Practice - Binary Fission: The Basis of Bacterial Growth
Practice Questions
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What is binary fission?
💡 Hint: Think about how bacteria multiply.
What does exponential growth mean?
💡 Hint: Consider the growth rate of bacteria in optimal conditions.
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What is the main method of reproduction for most bacteria?
💡 Hint: Think of how bacteria multiply quickly.
True or False: Binary fission results in genetically identical daughter cells.
💡 Hint: Consider if there is variation or not.
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If a bacterial culture starts with 5 cells and divides every 30 minutes, how many cells will there be after 3 hours?
💡 Hint: Use repeated doubling for each 30-minute interval.
In a clinical setting, a certain bacterium grows rapidly due to optimal conditions. If its population reaches 1,000 cells after 1 hour and doubles every 20 minutes, how long will it take to reach 8,000 cells?
💡 Hint: Count the generations from the initial population.
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