Which of the following organisms would be predicted to have the lowest intrinsic rate of increase?
A) bacteria
B) cats
C) cockroaches
D) mice
E) whales

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Intrinsic rate of increase refers to the rate at which a population can grow under ideal conditions (unlimited resources, no competition or predation). Generally, larger organisms have a lower intrinsic rate of increase, as they have longer lifespans and take longer to reach sexual maturity. Therefore, whales, being one of the largest animals, would be predicted to have the lowest intrinsic rate of increase.

Which of the Following Organisms Would Be Predicted to Have