(Part 1) 1.8 Phases of bacterial growth Flashcards
1
Q
Nutrients are limited/exhaust, and unfavorable environment which leads to the number of bacteria remain constant
A
Stationary phase
2
Q
Number of nonviable bacteria cell declines
A
Death phase / Decline phase
3
Q
Bacteria multiplication begins
A
Log or exponential phase
4
Q
Adaptation period where bacteria are preparing to divide
A
Lag phase
5
Q
Phase where most active metabolism of bacteria
A
Log phase
