Growth in Bacteria: 4 Main Phases
The following points highlight the four main phases of growth in bacteria. The phases are: 1. Lag Phase 2. Log or Exponential Growth Phase 3. Stationary Phase 4. Death or Decline Phase. 1. Lag Phase: Lag phase represents a period of active growth during which bacteria prepare for reproduction, synthesizing DNA, various inducible enzymes, and other macromolecules needed for cell [...]