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  • Cell Division: Calculating Exponential Growth - How Many Cells After 6 Divisions?
    Here's how to figure that out:

    * Each division doubles the number of cells.

    * Start with 1 cell.

    * After 1 division: 1 x 2 = 2 cells

    * After 2 divisions: 2 x 2 = 4 cells

    * After 3 divisions: 4 x 2 = 8 cells

    * After 4 divisions: 8 x 2 = 16 cells

    * After 5 divisions: 16 x 2 = 32 cells

    * After 6 divisions: 32 x 2 = 64 cells

    So, if one cell divides six times, you'll end up with 64 cells.

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