NEETZoologyOrganisms and Populations
Growth Phases Descriptions A. Lag Phase 1. Population density reaches carrying capacity B. Acceleration Phase 2. Growth rate slows as resources become limited C. Deceleration Phase 3. Initial slow growth due to adaptation D. Asymptote 4. Growth rate increases rapidly as resources are plentiful
Options
- AA - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4
- BA - 4, B - 2, C - 1, D - 3
- CA - 2, B - 1, C - 4, D - 3
- DA - 3, B - 4, C - 2, D - 1
Correct answer
D. A - 3, B - 4, C - 2, D - 1
Step-by-step solution
The lag phase is characterized by slow initial growth due to adaptation. The acceleration phase involves rapid growth as resources are ample. The deceleration phase occurs when growth slows due to limited resources. The asymptote represents the point where population density reaches carrying capacity.