Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Given that fertility rate is defined as each woman producing exactly enough offspring to replace herself and her offspring’s father, if the fertility rate is sustained for a generation, then which of the following is true?
Select one:
a. r > 1
b. 0 < r < 1
c. r = 0 and there is zero population growth
d. r = 1
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