Chapter 12, Problem 46A

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The conditions required for the exponential phase of logistic growth curve.

Introduction : 

The logistic growth curve is a model that represents growth of a population depending on the resources and number of individuals present. It is composed of three phases, lag phase exponential phase and stationary phase.

Explanation of Solution

The exponential phase of logistic growth curve represents the phase, in which population is growing exponentially resulting in addition of new individuals. This phase occurs when the resources are abundant and readily available. Limiting factors are not acting to limit the population and all the factors are in tolerable zone. Also, in this phase, most f the members of population are in their reproductive age.