Question

Mitosis is a process of cell reproduction in which one cell divides into two identical cells. E. coli is a fast-growing bacterium that is often responsible for food poisoning in uncooked meat. It can reproduce itself in 15 minutes. If you begin with 100 E. coli bacteria, how many will there be in 1 hour?

Answer 1

This is more of a Science question.

Answer 2

There are 4 15 minute intervals in 1 hour. Every 15 minutes the E coli divide in half. You start with 100 E coli. \[100^{4}\] = ?

Answer 3

thanks

Answer 4

Anytime, can i get a medal?