Select each statement that accurately describes what is happening to bacterial cultures during stationary phase.
a. The number of cells that are dying is balanced by the number of new cells that are being formed.
b. The cells are likely running out of nutrients.
c. Cells are not increasing in number because they have not yet adjusted to the nutrient availability in the new media.
d. The cells are dead; therefore, the number is staying constant.
e. Harmful waste products may be accumulating.
Answer:
a. The number of cells that are dying is balanced by the number of new cells that are being formed.
b. The cells are likely running out of nutrients.
e. Harmful waste products may be accumulating.
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