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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