In figure 1, a is the image width. the real width of the cell is 0.012 mm.
what is the magnification of the image? use the formula:
magnification = size of image divided by size of real object

i guess because love can be toxic ‍♂️

essentially, one bacterial cell splits into two daugurer cells. bacterial offspring don't need or get care from their parents because they are in a sense their own parents. that said, some bacteria can and do depend on other bacteria especially in harsh environments such as bacterial microfilms in hot water tanks.