Botany-(general)
NEET Botany (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
If a sample of marine water contains 1000 dinoflagellates, and conditions lead to a rapid multiplication causing a red tide, what could be the approximate number of dinoflagellates after three consecutive doublings?
A
8000
B
2000
C
4000
D
6000
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Each doubling multiplies the number of dinoflagellates by 2. Starting with 1000, after three doublings: 1000 -> 2000 -> 4000 -> 8000.
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