12. In balanced growth phase of a cell: (A) P, Q and S only (B) Q, R and S only (C) P, Q and R only (D) P only Where: P. all components of a cell grow at the same rate Q. specific growth determined by cell number or cell mass would be the same R. the growth rate is independent of substrate concentration S. the growth rate decreases with decreasing substrate concentration
12. In balanced growth phase of a cell:
(A) P, Q and S only
(B) Q, R and S only
(C) P, Q and R only
(D) P only
Where:
P. all components of a cell grow at the same rate
Q. specific growth determined by cell number or cell mass would be the same
R. the growth rate is independent of substrate concentration
S. the growth rate decreases with decreasing substrate concentration
Answer
Answer: (C) P, Q and R only
Explanation: In the balanced growth phase, all components of a cell grow at the same rate, and specific growth determined by cell number or mass is consistent. The growth rate is generally independent of substrate concentration within this phase, but it does decrease with decreasing substrate concentration outside of this phase.