Question

the graph shows the size of a bacterial population, measured every hour for four hours, when inoculated in a fresh nutrient medium. the segment of the graph from 3 to 4 hours represents that the population has reached its carrying capacity. growth curve of a bacterial population what is a likely reason for the inability of the bacterial population to continue growing exponentially after 3 hours? lack of resources reduced competition decrease in mating partners increased rate of metabolism

Explanation:

Bacteria need resources like nutrients for growth. Once the carrying - capacity is reached, resources become limited, halting exponential growth. Reduced competition would allow growth, bacteria don't rely on mating partners for population growth in the same sense as sexual organisms, and an increased metabolism would not stop growth but might accelerate it if resources were available.

Answer:

lack of resources