A Population That Is Growing Exponentially in the Absence of Limiting

question 8

Multiple Choice

A population that is growing exponentially in the absence of limiting factors can be illustrated by which curve?

• A)S-shaped
• B)J-shaped
• C)bell-shaped
• D)one that terminates in a plateau
• E)linear

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Definitions:

RNA

Ribonucleic acid, a nucleic acid present in living cells whose principal role is to act as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins.

Asexual Reproduction

Reproduction in which there is no fusion of gametes and in which the genetic makeup of parent and of offspring is usually identical. Compare with sexual reproduction.

Genetic Variation

Inherited differences among individuals.

Identical Halves

Describes an organism or structure that can be divided into two equal parts that are mirror images of each other, typical of radial symmetry.