A Culture of a Certain Bacteria Is Known to Double

question 183

Multiple Choice

A culture of a certain bacteria is known to double in number every 3 hr. If the culture has an initial count of 15, what will be the population of the culture at the end of 18 hr?

• A) 958 bacteria
• B) 959 bacteria
• C) 960 bacteria
• D) 477 bacteria
• E) 480 bacteria

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Definitions:

Bronchodilators

Medications that relax the muscles around the airways and open up the breathing passages, used to treat respiratory conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Pulmonary Airflow

The movement of air into and out of the lungs through the respiratory tract.

Mucus

A sticky, slippery secretion produced by glands and membranes within the body, serving to moisten, lubricate, and protect.

Respiratory Distress Syndrome

A serious condition where the lungs cannot provide enough oxygen to the body's vital organs, often seen in premature infants.