JAMB Biology 2008 Question 26

Question 26

Population Ecology

Use the diagram to answer: The part labelled I represents the

Diagram for this question
  1. A.stationary phase
  2. B.lag phase
  3. C.log phase
  4. D.steady phase.
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Answer: B (lag phase)

Explanation

At the start of the curve the yeast numbers hardly rise while the cells adjust to the new medium. This slow start is the lag phase.