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.

Name: 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.
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During the lag phase, bacteria are metabolically active as they adapt to new conditions, but they are not yet dividing rapidly.

The Lag Phase of the Bacterial Growth Curve Is Marked