Question

which of the following best describes the pattern of growth for the mouse population from months 2 to 10, and the reason for that pattern? choose 1 answer: a there was an overall increase in the size of the population because the population had not yet reached the environments carrying capacity. b there was an overall decrease in the size of the population because the population had exceeded the carrying capacity of its environment. c there was no overall population growth because the population had reached the carrying capacity of its environment.

Explanation:

In population - biology, when a population has not reached the environment's carrying capacity, resources are relatively abundant, allowing for growth. When it exceeds the carrying capacity, there is a decline due to resource scarcity, and when it reaches the carrying capacity, growth stabilizes. From months 2 - 10, if there is an overall increase, it is likely because the population has not yet reached the carrying capacity.

Answer:

A. There was an overall increase in the size of the population because the population had not yet reached the environment's carrying capacity.