When plotting the number of individuals in a population against time the data yield a J-shaped curve, which indicates which of the following?
A)logistic growth
B)environmental resistance
C)exponential growth
D)carrying capacity
E)biotic potential

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A J-shaped curve indicates exponential growth, which is characterized by a rapid increase in population size with no environmental resistance or limitations. As such, the curve is shaped like a "J" as the population size increases rapidly before leveling off at the carrying capacity of the environment.

When Plotting the Number of Individuals in a Population Against