In some circumstances, when two different carbon sources are available, growth will occur first using one carbon source, then after a short lag period, growth will resume using the second carbon source. This process is called ________ growth.

A. diauxic
B. bimorphic
C. alternating
D. dimorphic


Answer: A

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