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Growth factors are substances which:

  • A. Cannot be synthesized in the bacterial cells but are important for their growth
  • B. Bacterial cells can synthesize in limited amount
  • C. Bacterial cells store in the form of granules
  • D. Bacterial cells synthesis in a large amount
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because growth factors are essential nutrients that bacteria cannot synthesize on their own and must obtain from the environment for their growth. Bacteria rely on these external factors for processes like cell division, metabolism, and survival. Choice B is incorrect because bacteria can only synthesize growth factors in limited amounts, not sufficient for their growth. Choice C is incorrect as bacterial cells do not store growth factors in granules. Choice D is incorrect because bacterial cells do not synthesize growth factors in large amounts.