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The cells of a bacteria double in every 30 minutes. A scientist begins with a single cell. How many cells will be there after

a. 12 hours


b. 24 hours?

a. Cell of a bacteria in 30 mins = 2 (double in every 30 minutes)


So, cell of bacteria in 1 hour = 22 = 4


Cell of bacteria in 12 hours = = 224


b. Cell of bacteria in 24 hours = = 248


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