Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
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Author: John W. Foster, Joan L. Slonczewski
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The time taken to fall ill in the provided scenario.

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There are various factors that must be taken into consideration while calculating the microbial population in different conditions. Each type of species of the microorganism takes a different time in order to become double or produce offspring. The microorganisms undergo division through various processes such as binary fission, budding, and multiple fission.

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