alleryAn exponential growth pattern gives which shape of curve over time?
AA U-shaped curve
BA V-shaped curve
CAn L-shaped curve
DA J-shaped curve
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. A J-shaped curve
1. Exponential growth assumes resources are unlimited.
2. Growth then accelerates without check.
3. The exponential growth pattern results in a J-shaped curve when N is plotted against time.
4. So the answer is a J-shaped curve.
_Source: syllabus Biology, Ch 11 'Organisms and Populations'_
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