What Is the Major Assumption of the Exponential Model of Population

question 49

Multiple Choice

What is the major assumption of the exponential model of population growth?

• A) Resources are unlimited.
• B) Organisms selectively choose their mates.
• C) The death rate equals the birth rate.
• D) Biotic potential is limited.
• E) Density-dependent factors are at work.

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