Question

Which of the following statements about exponential growth curves is true?
a.
Exponential growth curves are common for R-selected species.
b.
Exponential growth curves show fast growth rates followed by slow growth rates.
c.
No organisms in nature experience exponential growth rates.
d.
Exponential growth curves are S-shaped.


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B

Answer 1

A.

R-selected species often show rapid, unchecked reproduction and can exhibit exponential (J-shaped) growth when resources are abundant. Exponential growth is not S-shaped (that's logistic) and can occur in nature, at least temporarily.