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Biology Organisms and Populations Previous Year Questions Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 12, 2026

A population with finite resources shows a logistic growth curve where the correct sequence of events will be :

A
Acceleration phase → Deceleration → Asymptote
B
Acceleration phase → Lag phase → Stationary phase
C
Lag phase → Acceleration phase → Deceleration → Asymptote
D
Stationary phase → Acceleration phase → Lag phase → Asymptote

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The correct answer is:
C

A logistic (S-shaped) growth curve shows:

Lag phase – slow growth initially.

Acceleration (log) phase – rapid growth.

Deceleration phase – growth slows as resources become limiting.

Asymptote (stationary phase) – population reaches carrying capacity (K).

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