Question

how does exponential growth differ from logistic growth?
□ when graphed, exponential growth results in a j - shaped curve, whereas logistic growth results in an s - shaped curve.
□ r - selected species have exponential growth rates, whereas k - selected species always experience logistic growth.
□ exponential growth occurs when a population is very large, whereas logistic growth occurs when a population is at its minimum viable number.
□ exponential growth is expressed as doubling time, whereas logistic growth is expressed as a percentage change.
□ exponential growth occurs when the population is at its biotic potential, whereas logistic growth is limited by the carrying capacity of the environment.

Explanation:

1. Analyze Option 1: Exponential growth (unlimited resources) graphs as J - shaped, logistic (with carrying capacity) as S - shaped. This is correct.
2. Analyze Option 2: r - selected can have exponential, but K - selected don't "always" have logistic (e.g., if resources are unlimited temporarily), so incorrect.
3. Analyze Option 3: Exponential can occur with small populations (unlimited resources), logistic is about carrying capacity, not minimum viable number, so incorrect.
4. Analyze Option 4: Both exponential and logistic can be expressed in percentage change or doubling time (e.g., exponential has doubling time, logistic can also be analyzed with growth rates), so incorrect.
5. Analyze Option 5: Exponential growth is when population grows at biotic potential (unlimited resources), logistic is limited by carrying capacity (K), this is correct.

Answer:

A. When graphed, exponential growth results in a J - shaped curve, whereas logistic growth results in an S - shaped curve.
E. Exponential growth occurs when the population is at its biotic potential, whereas logistic growth is limited by the carrying capacity of the environment.