Question

The rate of growth is highest in

• A. Lag Phase
• B. Log Phase
• C. Steady State
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Log Phase

Growth is highest in the log phase which is otherwise called as exponential phase. During the initial stage of growth, the rate of growth is slow (lag phase). Rate of growth then increases rapidly during log phase. After some time the growth rate slowly decreases due to limitation of nutrients (stationary phase)

So, the correct answer is 'Log phase'