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Biology Laboratory Manual, 6/e
Darrell S. Vodopich, Baylor University
Randy Moore, University of Minnesota--Minneapolis

Essay Quiz

Complete the essay questions below and provide your answers as required by your instructor



1

The exercise listed oysters, cod, and cockroaches as examples of organisms with incredible biotic potential. Looking at their reproductive lives, what do all of these organisms have in common? What other organisms do you think you could use as an example?
2

As the human population increases, what do you think are some specific examples of limiting factors to our growth?
3

During the period 1650 and 1800, about one-third of the European population was decimated by the bubonic plague. According to the chart of the growth of the human population, do you see any significant effect this had on the human population?








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