Bacteria Cells Grow by Dividing Once Every 5 Minutes

question 53

Multiple Choice

Bacteria cells grow by dividing once every 5 minutes. If a bacteria population in a tube started dividing at 11:00 a.m. and will be full at noon, at what time will the tube be half full?

• A) 11:15
• B) 11:30
• C) 11:45
• D) 11:50
• E) 11:55

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