If Reproduction Occurs Early in the Life Cycle, ____

question 28

Multiple Choice

If reproduction occurs early in the life cycle, ____.​

• A) population growth rate increases​
• B) ​population size declines
• C) ​population size is not affected
• D) ​generation time increases
• E) ​growth rate remains unchanged

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Definitions:

Epithelia

Layers of cells covering internal or external surfaces of the body, serving as protection, secretion, and absorption functions.

Avascular

Referring to tissues that lack blood vessels, and thereby depend on diffusion for nutrient and waste exchange.

Cell Junctions

Specialized structures in cells that connect them to one another, enabling communication and the formation of tissue structures.

Cell Layers

Stacked tiers of cells that form tissues in organisms, each having specific functions and structures.