Which is likely to follow an exponential increase in population size?
I. a population of mice that has consumed most of the food in its habitat
II. a small population of rats recently introduced to an island with many resources
III. bacteria recently placed on a new petri dish with suitable growth medium

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Exponential growth occurs when a population has access to abundant resources with no real limitations, allowing for rapid reproduction and growth. Both a small population of rats recently introduced to an island with many resources and bacteria placed on a new growth medium fit this description, as they have access to ample resources and space for growth. In contrast, a population of mice that has consumed most of the food in its habitat is facing limitations to growth and is more likely to experience a decline in population size.

Which Is Likely to Follow an Exponential Increase in Population