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Which Growth phase is usually longer in continuous culture?

(a) Log

(b) Exponential

(c) Stationary

(d) Death

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My doubt stems from Microbial Growth Kinetics in portion Microbial Growth Kinetics of Fermentation Technology

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Correct option is (b) Exponential

Explanation: Exponential phase is usually longer as the nutrients are added continuously and therefore the microbes show exponential growth. This is the phase of the maximum growth rate where the growth of cells usually increases.

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