The J-shaped exponential population growth curve occurs because the population changes by
A) a constant amount over time.
B) a constant proportion over time.
C) an increasing amount over time.
D) an increasing proportion over time.
E) zero at the beginning, followed by a constant proportion.

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The J-shaped exponential population growth curve occurs because the population changes by a constant proportion over time, meaning the growth rate is proportional to the current population size, leading to exponential growth.

The J-Shaped Exponential Population Growth Curve Occurs Because the Population