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The growth curve of bacterial population is lab is plotted against time. What will be the shape of graph ?

A

sigmoid

B

hyperbolic

C

ascending straight line

D

desending straight line

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B
Under continuous supply of food and space in the laboratory conditions the bacterial population grows exponentially and shows an l-shaped curve, thus the curve would be hyperbolic. Exponential growth Such populations ultimately crash when the population size grows beyond carrying capacity
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