Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 243

Question: Bacterial cell divides in every minute it takes one hour to fill up a cup. How much time will be taken to fill half the cup [CPMT 1981, 84; DPMT 1982]

Options:

A) 59 minutes

B) 30 minutes

C) 60 minutes

D) 29 minutes

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

The number of bacteria becomes double after each division.