A J-Shaped Growth Curve Is Converted to an S-Shaped One

question 70

Multiple Choice

A J-shaped growth curve is converted to an S-shaped one ____.

• A) when the parents are past-reproductive age
• B) if the data is plotted in reverse
• C) when the carrying capacity is reached
• D) if reproduction is stopped
• E) only for fast-growing populations such as bacteria

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Definitions:

Drosophila

A genus of small fruit flies, often used as model organisms in genetic research.

Arabidopsis

A model organism used in plant research, especially in genetics and molecular biology, known as Arabidopsis thaliana.

Plant Development

The growth and differentiation processes in plants, from germination through maturity, involving cellular, physiological, and structural changes.

Life Cycle

The series of stages through which a living organism passes from the beginning of its life until its death.