Math 1a: Cell Division
Each question is worth 2 pts.  Total of 10 points.
Growth Equation: G = sM^n              G = Growth;    s = initial starting number;     M = Multiplication factor / individual;      n = number of generations


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Starting with a single bacteria cell, how many bacteria cells would there be after 12 generation?  Each bacteria cell divides into two new cells.
Starting with 20 yeast cells, how many yeast cells would there be after 22 generations?  Each yeast cell divides into 2 new cells.
If the current population of a Volvox colony is 2.46 x 10^8 and every Volvox cell doubles when it divides, what was the original population of cells if the colony has gone through 25 generations?
If the current population of bacteria is 2048.  If the population started as one cell, how many generations have occurred?
Starting with a single bacteria cell, how many bacteria cells would there be after 36 generations if each bacteria doubles at every generation?
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