Question 4 In __ phase of bacterial growth , the cell growth stops. a. Stationary b. Log c. Dead d. Lag

The correct answer is a. Stationary.<br /><br />In the stationary phase of bacterial growth, the cell growth stops. During this phase, the rate of cell division equals the rate of cell death, resulting in a stable population size. This occurs because the nutrients in the growth medium become limited, and waste products accumulate, leading to a decline in the rate of cell division.