The given graph represents the population growth curve where 'a' represents exponential growth when responses are not limiting the growth which forms a J-shaped curve and 'b' represents logistic growth when responses are limiting the growth which forms an S-shaped curve.
What do 'a' and 'b' represent in the following population growth curve? NEET 2024 Zoology, Organisms and Populations — question figure
NEET UG 2024 — Zoology Organisms and Populations
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What do 'a' and 'b' represent in the following population growth curve? 
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Held on 30 Apr 2024 · Verified 9 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
'a' represents exponential growth when responses are not limiting the growth; and 'b' represents logistic growth when responses are limiting the growth.
- B
'a' represents logistic growth when responses are not limiting the growth; 'b' represents exponential growth when responses are limiting the growth.
- C
'a' represents carrying capacity and 'b' shows logistic growth when responses are limiting the growth.
- D
'a' represents exponential growth when responses are not limiting the growth and 'b' shows carrying capacity.
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