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In which situation is the growth rate and size of a population most likely to be

ID: 279117 • Letter: I

Question

In which situation is the growth rate and size of a population most likely to be limited by space? A coral species in an area with rising temperature and acid levels A plant growing in an area with poor soil A bacterial colony growing in a flask and getting fed periodically A savanna elephant population that is able to migrate A plant growing on the forest floor In which situation is the growth rate and size of a population most likely to be limited by space? A coral species in an area with rising temperature and acid levels A plant growing in an area with poor soil A bacterial colony growing in a flask and getting fed periodically A savanna elephant population that is able to migrate A plant growing on the forest floor

Explanation / Answer

Answer. A bacterial colony growing in a flask and getting fed periodically.

A bacterial colony will grow for a while well because it is getting fed periodically, but after a period of time competition will occur for space and at that time inspite of presence of food the size of population will decrease.