All of the following statements concerning the bacterial growth curve are true EXCEPT:

A. Under certain conditions, the log phase can be maintained indefinitely.
B. When death phase is reached, all cells in the culture have died.
C. Cells divide at a maximal rate during the log phase.
D. During stationary phase, the number of dying cells equals the number of cells being produced.


Answer: B. When death phase is reached, all cells in the culture have died.

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