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

The correct answer is b. 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 phase occurs when the nutrients in the growth medium become limited, and waste products accumulate, creating an unfavorable environment for further growth.