In a Rapidly Multiplying Bacterial Population, Cell Numbers Increase

Question

In a rapidly multiplying bacterial population, cell numbers increase
A) arithmetically.
B) logarithmically.
C) linearly.
D) indirectly.
E) additionally.

Accepted Answer

In a rapidly multiplying bacterial population, cell numbers increase logarithmically because each cell divides and produces two daughter cells, which then divide into four cells, then eight cells, and so on. This creates exponential growth, which is reflected in a logarithmic increase in cell numbers.