Which of the following events occur during the stationary phase of bacterial growth?
P. Rise in cell number stops.
Q. Spore formation in some Gram-positive bacteria such as Bacillus subtilis.
R. Cell size increases in some Gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli.
S. Growth rate of bacterial cells nearly equals their death rate.
T. Decrease in peptidoglycan cross-linking.

A. P, Q and S only

B. P, S and T only

C. Q, R and S only

D. P, R and T only

Answer: Option A