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During which phase of bacterial growth does the number of new cells produced equal the number of bacterial cells died?
During which phase of bacterial growth does the number of new cells produced equal the number of bacterial cells died?
- Lag phase
- Stationary phase (correct)
- Exponential phase
- Decline phase
What is the primary determinant of the rate of bacterial cell division during the exponential phase of growth?
What is the primary determinant of the rate of bacterial cell division during the exponential phase of growth?
- pH level of the environment
- Reduction-oxidation potential
- Presence of metals in the environment
- Nutrient content of the medium (correct)
Which phase of bacterial growth is marked by a gradual decline in the number of viable bacteria?
Which phase of bacterial growth is marked by a gradual decline in the number of viable bacteria?
- Exponential phase
- Decline phase (correct)
- Stationary phase
- Lag phase
What is the term used to describe the ability of a microorganism to produce disease?
What is the term used to describe the ability of a microorganism to produce disease?
Which factor is NOT among those influencing bacterial growth in vivo according to the text?
Which factor is NOT among those influencing bacterial growth in vivo according to the text?
What does 'virulence' indicate in terms of pathogenicity?
What does 'virulence' indicate in terms of pathogenicity?
What is essential for bacterial growth according to the text?
What is essential for bacterial growth according to the text?
What environmental condition influences bacterial growth based on the text?
What environmental condition influences bacterial growth based on the text?
How do bacteria undergo growth according to the text?
How do bacteria undergo growth according to the text?
What is the significance of the doubling time of bacteria as mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of the doubling time of bacteria as mentioned in the text?
Which factor plays a crucial role in the rapid rate metabolism of bacterial cells according to the text?
Which factor plays a crucial role in the rapid rate metabolism of bacterial cells according to the text?
What defines the process by which one parent bacterial cell divides to form progeny cells?
What defines the process by which one parent bacterial cell divides to form progeny cells?
