Growth Curve of Bacteria: 4 Phases
In this article we will discuss about the four main phases of growth curve in bacteria. The phases are: 1. Lag Phase 2. Log Phase or Exponential Phase 3. Stationary Phase 4. Decline Phase. 1. Lag Phase: After inoculation into the sterile nutrient medium, the bacterium first undergoes a period of acclimatisation. At that time, necessary enzymes and intermediate [...]