Gce Model Questions Vol1 2025 Biology Question 46

Practice objective / multiple choice question 46 from the 2025 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

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Question 46 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2025 • BIOLOGY • objective

A batch culture of bacteria follows the logistic growth model \( \frac{dN}{dt}=rN\left(1-\frac{N}{K}\right) \) with intrinsic rate constant \( r = 0.035\ \text{min}^{-1} \) and carrying capacity \( K = 8.0\times10^{8} \) cells. At time \( t = 0 \) the cell number is \( N_{0} \). After 120 minutes the cell number is measured to be \( 2.0\times10^{8} \) cells. What was the initial cell number \( N_{0} \) (to two significant figures)?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. 4.0\times10^{6} cells
B. 5.0\times10^{6} cells
C. 2.0\times10^{6} cells
D. 4.0\times10^{7} cells
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
4.0\times10^{6} cells

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