Mitosis is a process of cell reproduction in which one cell divides into two identical cells. A bacterium called E. coli often causes serious food poisoning. It can reproduce itself in 15 min.
a) Starting with one bacterium, make a table with time in
1/4-h blocks and the corresponding number of E. coli
bacteria up to 2 h of bacteria growth.
b) About how long will it take before there are 10 000 bacteria?