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a. A cell is capable of replicating every 20 minutes when grown aerobically at 37 degrees...

a. A cell is capable of replicating every 20 minutes when grown aerobically at 37 degrees celcius with optimal media and aeration. What is the growth rate (k) of this culture under these conditions?

b. At this growth rate and starting with 20 cells mL -1, how many total cells would be present in a 1000L culture after 4 h?

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