The Difficulties Associated with Using Gompertz Analysis for Comparisons Between

question 30

Multiple Choice

The difficulties associated with using Gompertz analysis for comparisons between species can be partially reduced by using a simple calculation of:

• A)the Gompertz mortality rate constant.
• B)mean life span.
• C)maximum life span.
• D)mortality rate doubling time,MRDT.

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