Which of the following equations is used to calculate generation time?
A)N(t)= b - d
B)Tc = ∑xlₓbₓ/∑lₓbₓ
C)N(t)= N(0)eʳᵗ
D)dN/dt = rN

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The equation Tc = ∑xlₓbₓ/∑lₓbₓ is used to calculate generation time. It takes into account the time period required for a population of organisms to double in number, which is essential in determining the growth rate of a population or bacteria colony. The other equations listed are used for different purposes - A) N(t)= b - d is used to calculate net population growth rate, C) N(t)= N(0)e^(rt) is used to calculate population size at a given time t, and D) dN/dt = rN is used to model exponential population growth.

Which of the Following Equations Is Used to Calculate Generation