Biology
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Medium
Question
Rapid growth at exponential ration occurs in which phase of bacterial growth:
A
Lag phase
B
Log phase
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C
Stationary phase
D
Death / decline phase
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A
Lag phase
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B
Log phase
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C
Stationary phase
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D
Death / decline phase
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Explanation
During the log (exponential) phase of bacterial growth, cells divide rapidly at a constant, exponential rate, as nutrients remain abundant and conditions are favorable.