The following graph shows the growth of a Paramecium population. The greatest amount of daily growth occurred when the population was at approximately ________ percent of its carrying capacity.
A) 10
B) 25
C) 50
D) 100

Question

The following graph shows the growth of a Paramecium population.  The greatest amount of daily growth occurred when the population was at approximately ________ percent of its carrying capacity.
A) 10 
B) 25 
C) 50 
D) 100

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The greatest amount of daily growth occurred when the population was nearing its carrying capacity, which is represented by the flattening out of the curve on the graph. This occurs at around 50 percent of the carrying capacity, where the growth rate is highest before leveling off. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

The Following Graph Shows the Growth of a Paramecium Population