Exponential Growth in a Population May Be Slowed as a Result

question 19

Multiple Choice

Exponential growth in a population may be slowed as a result of:

• A)Reduction in light.
• B)Reduction of nutrients.
• C)Increase of predators.
• D)Reduction in light and Reduction of nutrients only.
• E)Reduction of nutrients and Increase of predators only.

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Definitions:

Unicellular Eukaryotes

Organisms that consist of a single cell and have a nucleus enclosed within membranes, unlike prokaryotic cells.

Protists

Eukaryotic organisms that are not plants, animals, or fungi and are often unicellular, such as amoebas or algae.

Bacteria

Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent organisms or as parasites, with some causing diseases and others being beneficial.

Heterotrophic

Describes organisms that obtain their energy by consuming other organisms, as they cannot synthesize their own food.