The Shortest Lag Period Would Most Likely Be Observed in the Transfer

Question

The shortest lag period would most likely be observed in the transfer
A) from complex medium to fresh complex medium.
B) from complex medium to minimal medium.
C) to a lower temperature.
D) to a different pH.
E) to a different salt concentration.

Accepted Answer

When transferring from complex medium to fresh complex medium, the nutritional requirements are similar and the organism can easily adapt, leading to a shorter lag phase or even no lag phase. In contrast, transferring to a different type of medium or altering environmental factors like temperature, pH, or salt concentration can cause stress and lead to longer lag phases.