The number of bacteria in a liquid culture is observed to grow at a rate proportional to the number of cells present. At the beginning of the experiment there are 104 cells and after 3 hours there are 3 x 105 cells. a Calculate the number of bacteria after 1 day of growth if this rate of growth continues. b Determine the doubling time of the bacteria.

The number of bacteria in a liquid culture is observed to grow at a rate proportional to the number of cells present. At the beginning of the experiment there are 104 cells and after 3 hours there are 3 x 105 cells. a Calculate the number of bacteria after 1 day of growth if this rate of growth continues. b Determine the doubling time of the bacteria.

Calculus For The Life Sciences

2nd Edition

ISBN:9780321964038

Author:GREENWELL, Raymond N., RITCHEY, Nathan P., Lial, Margaret L.

Publisher:GREENWELL, Raymond N., RITCHEY, Nathan P., Lial, Margaret L.

Chapter4: Calculating The Derivative

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