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A single bacterium can divide approximately every 20 minutes under optimal conditions through a process called binary fission. In one hour, this means it could theoretically divide three times, resulting in 8 bacteria from a single one. However, this number can vary based on environmental factors such as nutrient availability and temperature.

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