The Population of Bacteria Culture Was 2000 at Noon, and Was

question 143

Multiple Choice

The population of bacteria culture was 2000 at noon, and was increasing at a rate of 10 % per hour. The number of bacteria can be found using the function
where t is the number of hours past noon. Predict the population 9 hours later, at 9 PM to the nearest whole number.

• A) 6736
• B) 19,800
• C) 4716
• D) 2716

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Definitions:

Pacinian Corpuscles

Specialized nerve endings in the skin and some other tissues sensitive to vibration and pressure, contributing to the sense of touch.

Deep Pressure

Deep pressure is a therapeutic technique involving the application of gentle, firm tactile sensory input to the body, often used for calming and reducing anxiety.

Merkel Disks

Specialized epidermal cells that function as mechanoreceptors for touch in the skin.

Lateral Line Organs

Sensory organs in fish and some amphibians that detect water movements and vibrations, aiding in navigation and the detection of prey or predators.