AIIMS2008ZoologyOrganisms and Populations
The growth curve of bacterial population in lab is plotted against time. What will be the shape of graph?
Options
- ASigmoid
- BHyperbolic
- CAscending straight line
- DDescending straight line
Correct answer
B. Hyperbolic
Step-by-step solution
Under continuous supply of food and space in the laboratory conditions the bacterial population grows exponentially and shows a Jshaped curve, thus the curve would be hyperbolic. Such populations ultimately crash when the population size grows beyond carrying capacity.