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The growth of the number of bacteria in a certain population is modeled by a function that increases exponentially over time. Which of the following could describe how the number of bacteria in the population changes each hour?

A

Each hour, the number of bacteria in the population is 16% greater than it was the previous hour.

B

Each hour, the number of bacteria in the population is 1,600 greater than it was the previous hour.

C

Each hour, the number of bacteria in the population is 1,600 less than it was the previous hour.

D

Each hour, the number of bacteria in the population is 16% less than it was the previous hour.