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 at approximately 50% of the carrying capacity, which is the point where the growth rate is steepest.

The Following Graph Shows the Growth of a Paramecium Population