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You have induced a rare mutation in a microbe which in special media has 50% higher specific growth rate (2/3rd the doubling time) of the normal cells. If the mutation frequency is 1X10 ⁻⁶ , how many generations of the normal culture are needed for the populations of mutant and normal cells to be equal?

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This outcome reflects quantitative reasoning, where ratio, percentage and series logic determine correct calculation. Option B captures this correctly because it meets mathematical and logical criteria, consistent with textbook descriptions and experimental observations in aptitude and reasoning.

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