A Common Inhabitant of Human Intestines Is the Bacterium Escherichia

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Short Answer

A common inhabitant of human intestines is the bacterium Escherichia coli. A cell of this bacterium in a nutrient-broth medium divides into two cells every 20 minutes. The initial population of a culture is 75 cells. Find the number of cells after 2 hours.

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Definitions:

Opportunity Costs

Forgoing possible benefits from different choices when selecting a specific option.

Credit Instrument

A document or agreement that serves as evidence of a debt or credit relationship, facilitating the extension of credit.

Indebtedness

A financial metric indicating the total amount of owed financial obligations or debts by an individual, company, or country.

Opportunity Costs

The benefit that is missed or given up when choosing one alternative over another, emphasizing the potential trade-offs in decision-making.