During Exponential Growth, a Population Always

Question

During exponential growth, a population always
A) grows by thousands of individuals.
B) grows at its maximum per capita rate.
C) quickly reaches its carrying capacity.
D) cycles through time.
E) loses some individuals to emigration.

Accepted Answer

During exponential growth, a population grows at its maximum per capita rate, which means that each individual in the population is contributing the most to the growth of the population.

Note: Choices A, C, D, and E are incorrect. Choice A is incorrect because the number of individuals added during exponential growth can vary depending on the initial size of the population and the growth rate. Choice C is incorrect because exponential growth does not consider any limiting factors, so the population does not quickly reach its carrying capacity. Choice D is incorrect because exponential growth does not cycle through time but instead continues in an upward trend. Choice E is incorrect because emigration is the movement of individuals out of a population and does not affect population growth during exponential growth.