Bacteria __________.
A) multiply by splitting in half
B) can double in number every 15 to 30 seconds
C) can multiply to a million in less than 30 minutes
D) all of these

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Bacteria multiply by binary fission, a process where a single cell splits into two identical cells. The doubling time for bacteria is typically longer than 15 to 30 seconds, and reaching a million in less than 30 minutes is not feasible for most bacteria.