The time interval required for the formation of two cells from one is called the
A) generation time.
B) growth rate.
C) growth time.
D) division rate.

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Generation time is defined as the time interval required for the formation of two cells from one through binary fission. Growth rate and division rate are related to the rate at which cells divide, but do not specifically refer to the time interval required for cell division. Growth time is a vague term and is not commonly used in microbiology.

The Time Interval Required for the Formation of Two Cells