Practice Binary Fission: The Basis of Bacterial Growth - 7.1 | Module 9: Microbiology – The Unseen World of Single-Celled Life | Biology (Biology for Engineers)
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7.1 - Binary Fission: The Basis of Bacterial Growth

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is binary fission?

💡 Hint: Think about how bacteria multiply.

Question 2

Easy

What does exponential growth mean?

💡 Hint: Consider the growth rate of bacteria in optimal conditions.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the main method of reproduction for most bacteria?

  • Binary fission
  • Mitosis
  • Meiosis

💡 Hint: Think of how bacteria multiply quickly.

Question 2

True or False: Binary fission results in genetically identical daughter cells.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider if there is variation or not.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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