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A protozoan reproduces by binary fissio...

A protozoan reproduces by binary fission. What will be the number of protozoans in its population after six generations ?

A

128

B

24

C

64

D

32

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The correct Answer is:
C
Population after `n^(th)` generation = `2^n`
Population after `6^(th)` generation = `2^n` = 64
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