Choose the most appropriate response for each.
-Per capita growth rate
A)Growth pattern which appears as a J-shaped curve when population increases are plotted against time
B)For some interval, the added number of individuals divided by the initial population size
C)Population with greater proportion of young people; indicates greater expected population growth
D)For example, the amount of glucose in a culture flask containing bacteria

Question

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Per capita growth rate is the added number of individuals divided by the initial population size for some interval.

Answer: C
 A population with a greater proportion of young people indicates greater expected population growth, which is linked to the per capita growth rate.

Answers A and D are not correct as they do not accurately describe the term "per capita growth rate".

Choose the Most Appropriate Response for Each