You are measuring growth in a bacterial culture. The number of viable cells remains constant, and when you check the medium, you find that the carbon source has been used up. What phase of growth is the culture in?

You are measuring growth in a bacterial culture. The number of viable cells remains constant, and when you check the medium, you find that the carbon source has been used up. What phase of growth is the culture in?



a. lag phase
b. early log phase
c. late log phase
d. stationary phase
e. death phase


Answer: Stationary phase


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