In a growing population,the youngest age classes have
A)the highest number of deaths/year.
B)the fewest individuals.
C)the most individuals.
D)the smallest number of deaths/year.
E)the most individuals and the largest number of deaths/year.

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In a growing population, the youngest age classes typically have the most individuals due to higher birth rates and the potential for exponential growth at these younger ages. This pattern is characteristic of populations where reproduction rates exceed mortality rates, leading to an overall population increase.

In a Growing Population,the Youngest Age Classes Have