The Population P of a Culture of Bacteria Is Described

question 33

Multiple Choice

The population P of a culture of bacteria is described by the equation , where t is the time, in hours, relative to the time at which the population was 1300.What was the population at t = 3 hours? After how many hours will the population reach 7000? Round to the nearest tenth of an hour.

• A)approximate population when after 164 hours,
• B)approximate population when after 1.6 hours,
• C)approximate population when after hours,
• D)approximate population when after 7.2 hours,
• E)approximate population when after 8.9 hours,

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Definitions:

Okazaki Fragments

Short DNA sequences synthesized on the lagging strand during DNA replication, later joined to form a continuous strand.

Leading Strand

The DNA strand that is synthesized continuously during DNA replication, guided by the replication fork movement.

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms.

Leading Strand

The strand of DNA which is synthesized continuously during DNA replication.