19. E. coli bacteria reproduce by a simple process called binary fission—each cell increases in size and divides into two cells. In
the laboratory, E. coli bacteria divide approximately every 15 minutes. A new E. coli culture is started with 1 cell. After what 15-
minute interval will you have at least 500 bacteria?

a.250
b.63
c.33
d.9

Question

19. E. coli bacteria reproduce by a simple process called binary fission—each cell increases in size and divides into two cells. In
the laboratory, E. coli bacteria divide approximately every 15 minutes. A new E. coli culture is started with 1 cell. After what 15-
minute interval will you have at least 500 bacteria?

a.250
b.63
c.33
d.9

anonymous · Answer

what do you mean by " what 15 minute interval"?