Question

If the generation time of a bacterium is 40 minutes and a culture containing ${10}^7$ cells/ml is grown for 4 hours, then calculate its population after that period :

• A. 64 x ${10}^7$
• B. 32 x ${10}^7$
• C. 6 x ${10}^7$
• D. 40 x ${10}^7$

Answer 1

The correct option is A 64 x ${10}^7$