The lag phase of the bacterial growth curve is marked by

A. a decrease in cell mass.
B. dormant, metabolically inactive cells.
C. metabolically active cells.
D. vigorously dividing cells.


C

Biology & Microbiology

You might also like to view...

The minimal amount of genetic information required for specialized transduction would include

A) the att region. B) the cos site. C) a helper phage. D) the att region, cos site, and a helper phage.

Biology & Microbiology

The sugar component of RNA and DNA nucleotides are synthesized

A. as deoxyribose and then changed to ribose. B. as ribose and then changed to deoxyribose. C. separately. D. using the Calvin cycle. E. as deoxyribose and then changed to ribose AND using the Calvin cycle.

Biology & Microbiology

Which of the following can be defined as a collection of structures involved in emotions and memory?

A) autonomic system B) CNS C) limbic system D) parasympathetic system

Biology & Microbiology

Seven pairs of ribs articulate ________ with the sternum.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Biology & Microbiology