During Which Phase of Growth are Bacteria Most Susceptible to Antibiotics

Question

During which phase of growth are bacteria most susceptible to antibiotics?
A) Lag
B) Stationary
C) Exponential (log)
D) Decline
E) Infection

Accepted Answer

During the exponential (log) phase, bacteria are actively growing and reproducing, making them more susceptible to antibiotics that target cell division and replication.