Three Cells with Generation Times of 60 Minutes Are Inoculated

question 13

Multiple Choice

Three cells with generation times of 60 minutes are inoculated into a culture medium. How many cells are there after 5 hours?

• A) 900
• B) 180
• C) 96
• D) 32
• E) 15

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Definitions:

ATP

A molecule known as adenosine triphosphate, which serves as a carrier of energy inside cells for metabolic processes.

Galactose

A simple sugar (monosaccharide) that, together with glucose, forms the disaccharide lactose; important in energy metabolism and found in dairy products.

Glucose

An elementary sugar critical for energy in living organisms and a key element of many carbohydrate compounds.

Principle Sugar

The primary type of sugar that is prevalent or most important within a particular context, such as glucose in human blood.