In a population with limiting resources, the J-shape of the population growth curve indicates that

A. the population size is approaching the carrying capacity for its resources.
B. the population is experiencing exponential growth.
C. the population is experiencing logistic growth.
D. the population has both unlimited resources and is experiencing exponential growth.

E. resources for the population are unlimited.


A. the population size is approaching the carrying capacity for its resources.

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