Mitosis is a process of cell reproduction in which one cell divides into two identical cells. E. coli is a fast-growing bacterium that is often responsible for food poisoning in uncooked meat. It can reproduce itself in 15 minutes. If you begin with 100 E. coli bacteria, how many will there be in 1 hour?
a.
1200 bacteria
c.
1500 bacteria
b.
1400 bacteria
d.
1600 bacteria


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D