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JAMB Biology 2006 Question 49

Question 49

Population Ecology

A population that doubles in size at constant intervals is an indication of

  1. A.sigmoid growth
  2. B.exponential growth
  3. C.population explosion
  4. D.rapid growth
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (exponential growth)

Explanation

Doubling in equal time steps (2, 4, 8, 16…) is exponential growth. Sigmoid growth slows down and levels off.