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What is True regarding lag phase is ? and explain in detail?
The lag phase represents a period during which the bacterial cells are adapting to a new environment and are busy in replicating various proteins and DNA in preparation for next phase.
There is no growth (no increase in cell number) during this phase. Exponential growth is seen in log phase (not in lag phase).
The lag phase is the first phase of the bacterial growth curve.