Question

. If an E.coli culture is transferred from medium X to Y, it was
observed that the lag phase was quite longer compared to when
the cultures were transferred from medium X to Z. What could
be the reason according to you? What other factor could affect
the length of lag phase in batch culture of bacteria?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Many factors influence the duration of lag time, including inoculum size, the physiological history of the cells, and the precise physiochemical environment of both the original and the new growth medium