Post Utme Summit University 2018 Biology Question 2

Practice objective / multiple choice question 2 from the 2018 Post Utme Summit University Biology examination.

Post Utme Summit University 2018 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 2 POST_UTME_SUMMIT_UNIVERSITY • 2018 • BIOLOGY • objective
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A researcher is studying the effect of pH on the growth of a particular species of bacteria. The researcher measures the growth rate of the bacteria at different pH levels and plots the data on a graph. If the graph shows a sigmoidal curve, what can be concluded about the growth of the bacteria?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. The bacteria grow exponentially at first, then slow down as they reach their carrying capacity.
B. The bacteria grow linearly at first, then slow down as they reach their carrying capacity.
C. The bacteria grow exponentially throughout their entire growth phase.
D. The bacteria grow linearly throughout their entire growth phase.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The bacteria grow exponentially at first, then slow down as they reach their carrying capacity.

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