Table of contents
- 1. Introduction to Biology2h 40m
- 2. Chemistry3h 40m
- 3. Water1h 26m
- 4. Biomolecules2h 23m
- 5. Cell Components2h 26m
- 6. The Membrane2h 31m
- 7. Energy and Metabolism2h 0m
- 8. Respiration2h 40m
- 9. Photosynthesis2h 49m
- 10. Cell Signaling59m
- 11. Cell Division2h 47m
- 12. Meiosis2h 0m
- 13. Mendelian Genetics4h 41m
- Introduction to Mendel's Experiments7m
- Genotype vs. Phenotype17m
- Punnett Squares13m
- Mendel's Experiments26m
- Mendel's Laws18m
- Monohybrid Crosses16m
- Test Crosses14m
- Dihybrid Crosses20m
- Punnett Square Probability26m
- Incomplete Dominance vs. Codominance20m
- Epistasis7m
- Non-Mendelian Genetics12m
- Pedigrees6m
- Autosomal Inheritance21m
- Sex-Linked Inheritance43m
- X-Inactivation9m
- 14. DNA Synthesis2h 27m
- 15. Gene Expression3h 20m
- 16. Regulation of Expression3h 31m
- Introduction to Regulation of Gene Expression13m
- Prokaryotic Gene Regulation via Operons27m
- The Lac Operon21m
- Glucose's Impact on Lac Operon25m
- The Trp Operon20m
- Review of the Lac Operon & Trp Operon11m
- Introduction to Eukaryotic Gene Regulation9m
- Eukaryotic Chromatin Modifications16m
- Eukaryotic Transcriptional Control22m
- Eukaryotic Post-Transcriptional Regulation28m
- Eukaryotic Post-Translational Regulation13m
- 17. Viruses37m
- 18. Biotechnology2h 58m
- 19. Genomics17m
- 20. Development1h 5m
- 21. Evolution3h 1m
- 22. Evolution of Populations3h 52m
- 23. Speciation1h 37m
- 24. History of Life on Earth2h 6m
- 25. Phylogeny2h 31m
- 26. Prokaryotes4h 59m
- 27. Protists1h 12m
- 28. Plants1h 22m
- 29. Fungi36m
- 30. Overview of Animals34m
- 31. Invertebrates1h 2m
- 32. Vertebrates50m
- 33. Plant Anatomy1h 3m
- 34. Vascular Plant Transport2m
- 35. Soil37m
- 36. Plant Reproduction47m
- 37. Plant Sensation and Response1h 9m
- 38. Animal Form and Function1h 19m
- 39. Digestive System10m
- 40. Circulatory System1h 57m
- 41. Immune System1h 12m
- 42. Osmoregulation and Excretion50m
- 43. Endocrine System4m
- 44. Animal Reproduction2m
- 45. Nervous System55m
- 46. Sensory Systems46m
- 47. Muscle Systems23m
- 48. Ecology3h 11m
- Introduction to Ecology20m
- Biogeography14m
- Earth's Climate Patterns50m
- Introduction to Terrestrial Biomes10m
- Terrestrial Biomes: Near Equator13m
- Terrestrial Biomes: Temperate Regions10m
- Terrestrial Biomes: Northern Regions15m
- Introduction to Aquatic Biomes27m
- Freshwater Aquatic Biomes14m
- Marine Aquatic Biomes13m
- 49. Animal Behavior28m
- 50. Population Ecology3h 41m
- Introduction to Population Ecology28m
- Population Sampling Methods23m
- Life History12m
- Population Demography17m
- Factors Limiting Population Growth14m
- Introduction to Population Growth Models22m
- Linear Population Growth6m
- Exponential Population Growth29m
- Logistic Population Growth32m
- r/K Selection10m
- The Human Population22m
- 51. Community Ecology2h 46m
- Introduction to Community Ecology2m
- Introduction to Community Interactions9m
- Community Interactions: Competition (-/-)38m
- Community Interactions: Exploitation (+/-)23m
- Community Interactions: Mutualism (+/+) & Commensalism (+/0)9m
- Community Structure35m
- Community Dynamics26m
- Geographic Impact on Communities21m
- 52. Ecosystems2h 36m
- 53. Conservation Biology24m
50. Population Ecology
Introduction to Population Ecology
Problem 2c
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionIn what populations does exponential growth tend to occur? a. populations that colonize new habitats b. populations that experience intense competition c. populations that experience high rates of predation d. populations that have surpassed their carrying capacity
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Identify the key concept: Exponential growth in populations refers to a growth pattern where the rate of population increase is proportional to the current population size, leading to faster and faster growth as the population size increases.
Analyze the options: Exponential growth typically occurs in environments where resources are abundant and there are few limiting factors such as predators or competition.
Evaluate option a: Populations that colonize new habitats often encounter abundant resources and little competition or predation, providing ideal conditions for exponential growth.
Eliminate other options: Options b, c, and d involve factors like competition, predation, and reaching carrying capacity, all of which are limiting factors that inhibit exponential growth.
Conclude with the correct answer: The correct answer is a. populations that colonize new habitats, as these conditions allow for the rapid increase in population size characteristic of exponential growth.
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Exponential Growth
Exponential growth refers to a population increase that occurs when resources are abundant, allowing for rapid reproduction. In this phase, the growth rate is proportional to the current population size, leading to a J-shaped curve when graphed. This type of growth is often seen in populations that colonize new habitats where competition and predation are minimal.
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Carrying Capacity
Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support. When a population exceeds its carrying capacity, resources become limited, leading to increased competition, resource depletion, and potential population decline. Understanding carrying capacity is crucial for predicting population dynamics and growth patterns.
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Population Dynamics
Population dynamics is the study of how and why populations change over time, influenced by factors such as birth rates, death rates, immigration, and emigration. It encompasses various growth models, including exponential and logistic growth, and helps explain how populations respond to environmental pressures like competition and predation. Analyzing these dynamics is essential for understanding ecological balance.
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