Asked by Margie Hammon on Jul 02, 2024
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Which of the following would allow optimal population growth?
A) accumulation of waste products
B) predation
C) competition
D) limited access to food and water
E) unlimited resources
Optimal Population Growth
Optimal population growth refers to the most favorable growth rate for a population that allows it to increase in size while maintaining a balance with the carrying capacity of its environment.
Unlimited Resources
Hypothetical resources that are abundantly available and do not deplete, regardless of how much is consumed.
Accumulation of Waste
The buildup of unused or excess materials in cells or organisms that can lead to toxicity if not properly managed.
- Achieve comprehension regarding exponential growth, carrying capacity, and the constraints imposed by environmental resistance.
Verified Answer
JL
James Lewis6 days ago
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Unlimited resources would allow for optimal population growth as there would be no limiting factors to the growth and reproduction of individuals in the population. Accumulation of waste products, predation, competition, and limited access to food and water would all limit population growth in some way.
Learning Objectives
- Achieve comprehension regarding exponential growth, carrying capacity, and the constraints imposed by environmental resistance.