Question

What do organisms in a population do in the lag phase?

(a) Grow at a slower rate

(b) Grow at a faster rate

(c) Death

(d) Tend to adapt

The question was asked in final exam.

My question is based upon Growth Models in chapter Organisms and Populations of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

Correct option is (d) Tend to adapt

For explanation: The lag phase is the initial phase of a growth curve in which the population increases slowly. In this phase, the population tries to adopt the new environment. The population density increases in the positive acceleration phase.