Use the formulas N = N₀2ⁿ and g = t/n.
N = final cell number, N₀ = initial cell number,
n = number of generations, t = time, g = generation time.
Find the generation time if N = 2 × 10⁸, N₀ = 3 × 10⁶ and t = 3 hours.
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