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Population growth of humans and bacteria follows first order growth kinetics. Suppose 100 bacteria are placed containing nutrients for the bacteria so that they can multiply. A study at `35^(@)C` gave the following results :
`{:("Time (minutes)",0,15,30,45,60),("Number of bacteria",100,200,400,800,1600):}`
Unit of rate constant for first order growth is :

A

`"min"^(-1)`

B

`"min"^(2)`

C

`"min"^(-3)`

D

unitless

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