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Just one bacterium, dividing every 20 minutes could produce nearly 5 billion bacteria in one day. Could this be correct or a mistake​
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Just one bacterium, dividing every 20 minutes could produce nearly 5 billion bacteria in one day. Could this be correct or a mistake​

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The equation (1•2)^72 (72 20 minute periods in a day) would produce way more than 5 billion a day
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