Lag Phase
- Pronunciation
- /LAG faze/
- Category
- Growth
- Singular
- Lag Phase
- Plural
- Lag Phases
Definition
The initial period in bacterial growth where there is little to no increase in cell numbers as bacteria adapt to their environment and begin synthesizing necessary proteins.
Etymology
From English 'lag', meaning 'to fall behind or delay'.
Example
The lag phase is crucial for bacteria to prepare for rapid growth once they have access to nutrients and optimal conditions.
Related Terms
- Exponential Phase
- Growth Curve
- Bacterial Growth