In the Case Study in the Text, an Example Where

question 27

Multiple Choice

In the case study in the text, an example where the rate at which a bacterial population fills up a test tube is described. What does this example illustrate about populations?

• A) Bacteria grow really fast.
• B) There are not enough test tubes to contain all the bacteria in a population.
• C) It is relatively easy to manage population growth.
• D) Once you realize your population is getting pretty large, you don't have much time to react before it's too late.
• E) Population grows out of control and there's really nothing that can be done about it.

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