The phase of the bacterial growth curve in which newly inoculated cells are adjusting to their new environment, metabolizing but not growing is the
A)lag phase.
B)log phase.
C)stationary phase.
D)death phase.
E)prophase.

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During the lag phase, bacteria are adjusting to their new environment and metabolizing nutrients, but are not yet dividing or multiplying. This phase is generally characterized by a slow increase in cell numbers as bacteria adapt to their surroundings.

The Phase of the Bacterial Growth Curve in Which Newly