Which of the following is the most useful in representing population growth on a graph?

a. logarithmic reproduction of the growth curve
b. a semi-logarithmic graph using a log scale on the y-axis
c. an arithmetic graph of the lag phase followed by a logarithmic section for the log, stationary, and death phase
d. none of the above would best represent a population growth curve


Ans: b. a semi-logarithmic graph using a log scale on the y-axis

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