Halfway through exponential phase, the temperature is lowered slightly below the optimum. How will the growth curve change?

A. The cells will immediately enter death phase.

B. The cells will enter lag phase

C. The slope of the exponential phase will become shallower

D. The slope of the exponential phase will become more steep.

Which answer is correct ?

Which of the following is likely not involved in this example of ecological succession? a) the rotting remains of plants add to the fertility of the soil. b)the soil becomes so fertile that eel grass is replaced by other plant species. c) the roots from plants stabilize the sediment, keeping it in place. d) the concentration of salt becomes so high that all plant life is destroyed.