The intrinsic rate of increase is ____ for bacteria, protists, and animals with short generation times and ____ for those with long generation time.
A) high; low
B) high; constant
C) low; high
D) low; constant
E) constant; low

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The intrinsic rate of increase tends to be high for organisms like bacteria, protists, and animals with short generation times because they can reproduce quickly. Conversely, it is low for organisms with long generation times, as their slower reproduction rates lead to slower population growth.

The Intrinsic Rate of Increase Is ____ for Bacteria, Protists