Question

The phase of the bacterial growth curve in which newly inoculated cells are adjusting to their new environment, metabolizing but not growing at an exponential rate, is the___________.

Answer 1

Answer:

The Lag phase

Explanation:

The starting/initial stage of the bacterial growth curve is the Lag Phase. At this stage, the cells of the bacteria are beginning to adapt to it's new environment. At this point, they undergo metabolism but do not grow at an exponential rate (are not dividing).