In a Graphical Representation of an Organism's Population Growth in a Given

question 25

Multiple Choice

In a graphical representation of an organism's population growth in a given habitat, the growth rate for an organism whose population is increasing according to its biotic potential is best represented by a(n)

• A) line with a negative slope.
• B) S-shaped curve.
• C) flat line (no slope) set at the carrying capacity of the environment.
• D) exponential growth curve.
• E) flat line (no slope) set at the equilibrium point of environmental resistance versus biotic growth potential.

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