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Population Growth — Quiz

Question 5 • Biology

Which type of growth occurs when population growth slows or stops after a period of exponential growth?

Answer
A
decreasing
B
linear
C
exponential
D
logistic

Explanation

Logistic growth occurs when a population grows rapidly at first, then slows as resources become limited and approaches a stable maximum size called carrying capacity. Exponential growth, by contrast, continues increasing rapidly without leveling off. Therefore, the correct choice is logistic.

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