Question

For formation of 100 cells from a single cell ,how many mitotic divisions are required

Answer 1

Answer:

7 divisions

Explanation:

1 Mitotic division produces 2 cells.

2 will produce 4 cells.

4 will produce 8 cells.

8 to 16 cells.

16 to 32 cells.

32 to 64 cells.

64 to 128 cells.

the answer can be workout even faster by using the formula of G.P..

Answer 2

7 divisions

2,4,8,16...... these are in the form of gp so a1=2 ,a2=4 , r=a2/a1 =4/2=2

Like this it will go on doubled in the 7th division it will be 128