The reason why the bacterium E. coli has not realized its biotic potential by covering the surface of the world to a depth of one meter is because ideal conditions rarely exist in nature. Factors such as competition for resources, predation, and environmental limitations prevent bacteria from reproducing uncontrollably.
Similarly, the same reasons do not apply to the world's human population. While humans are also subject to competition for resources and environmental limitations, they have the ability to regulate their population growth through cultural and technological means such as birth control and family planning. Additionally, societal norms and ethical considerations play a significant role in controlling human population growth. Therefore, the humankind has not reached its biotic potential in the same way as the bacterium E. coli.
3. It has been estimated that under ideal conditions, one E. coli could reproduce sufficiently to cover the surface of the world to a depth of one metre! This has not happened (apparently). Explain why the bacterium has not realized its biotic potential. Do the same reasons apply to the world's human population? Explain your answer.
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