Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A. In the death phase, bacterial growth may cease as a result of oxygen and nutrient depletion.
B. The generation time of bacteria may vary from species to species.
C. Bacteria typically divide by binary fission, producing two daughter cells.
D. In the lag phase, cell death exceeds cell division.
Answer:D
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A. In the death phase, bacterial growth may cease as a result of oxygen and nutrient depletion. B. The generation time of bacteria may vary from species to species. C. Bacteria typically divide by binary fission, producing two daughter cells. D. In the lag phase, cell death exceeds cell division.