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A bacterium has a generation time of \(30\) minutes. Starting with \(1\times10^4\) (\(10000\)) cells, how many cells will be present after \(2\) hours?

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Bacterial population growth follows \[ \boxed{ N=N_0\,2^n, } \] where \[ n=\frac{\text{Total Time}}{\text{Generation Time}}. \]

Updated On: Jul 14, 2026

\(4\times10^4\)
\(8\times10^4\)
\(1.6\times10^5\)
\(6.4\times10^5\)

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The Correct Option is C

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