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Population Genetics — Unit test

Question 16 • 112 CCHS Environmental Science

Which of the following statements about exponential growth curves is true?

Answer
A
Exponential growth curves are common for R-selected species.
B
Exponential growth curves show fast growth rates followed by slow growth rates.
C
No organisms in nature experience exponential growth rates.
D
Exponential growth curves are S-shaped.

Explanation

Exponential growth occurs when a population grows at a rate proportional to its size, often under favorable conditions with few limits. It is commonly associated with R-selected species, which can reproduce rapidly. Exponential growth curves are J-shaped, not S-shaped, and organisms can experience exponential growth for a time in nature.

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