Question
By performing an internet search answer the following question: which bacteria has the shortest doubling time under optimal growth conditions? A Vibrio natriegens B Escherichia coli C Mycobacterium leprae D Proteus vulgaris E Proteus mirabilis
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Answer
Vibrio natriegens has the shortest doubling time under optimal growth conditions, reported as short as 9.8 minutes. Therefore, the answer is A.