Exponential Population Growth Patterns — NEET Biology
📚 Practice ConceptThe above equation describes the exponential or geometric growth pattern of a population and results in a J-shaped curve when we plot N in relation to time. If you are familiar with basic calculus, you can derive the integral form of the exponential growth equation as
Assertion (A): Exponential growth can be represented graphically by plotting population size against time. Reason (R): Exponential growth results in an S-shaped curve when population is plotted against time.
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Correct answer: C — If assertion is true but reason is false.
The Assertion is true - exponential growth can be plotted graphically. However, the Reason is false. NCERT states exponential growth “results in a J-shaped curve when we plot N in relation to time” - not S-shaped. S-shaped (sigmoid) curves represent logistic growth.
What does NCERT say about above equation describes exponential?
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