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During which stage do bacteria reproduce and grow rapidly?

  1. Dormant stage

  2. Active stage

  3. Spore stage

  4. Decline stage

The correct answer is: Active stage

In the dormant stage, bacteria are inactive and do not reproduce or grow as they are conserving their energy for survival. The spore stage is a method of survival for bacteria and is not a stage for reproduction or growth. During the decline stage, bacteria are experiencing a decrease in numbers and activity, so rapid reproduction and growth do not occur. The active stage is when bacteria are actively reproducing and growing, making it the correct answer.