Three cells with generation times of 60 minutes are inoculated into a culture medium.Assuming no lag phase takes place,how many cells are there after 5 hours?
A)900
B)180
C)96
D)32
E)15

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The number of cells after a certain time can be calculated using the formula N = N0 * 2^(t/G), where N0 is the initial number of cells, t is the time in the same units as the generation time, and G is the generation time. Here, N0 = 3 (initial cells), t = 5 hours, and G = 1 hour (60 minutes). Thus, N = 3 * 2^(5/1) = 3 * 2^5 = 3 * 32 = 96.

Three Cells with Generation Times of 60 Minutes Are Inoculated