One Bacterium Divides into Two Bacteria Every 6 Minutes

question 97

Multiple Choice

One bacterium divides into two bacteria every 6 minutes.If two bacteria multiply enough to completely fill a petri dish in 3 hours, how long will it take one bacterium to fill the dish?

• A)3 hours 18 minutes
• B)3 hours 12 minutes
• C)3 hours 7 minutes
• D)3 hours 6 minutes
• E)3 hours

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