5. a) A scientist measures the rat population in an ecosystem. The population follows a logistical growth curve. When the rat population reaches 2,000, the rats begin to compete with each other for resources.
They reach a carrying capacity of 5,000. Draw the growth curve for the rats on the graph below. Label the
point where they begin competing and where they reach carrying capacity. (6 points)
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What is the best conclusion based on this data? the hypothesis was not supported because the data indicated that fertilizing plants does not improve plant growth. the hypothesis was supported; to get the best growth, use 5 milliliters of fertilizer per plant. the hypothesis was not supported; the data indicated that too much fertilizer can inhibit plant growth. the hypothesis was supported; to get the best growth, use 15 milliliters of fertilizer per plant.

Which of these is true of the cytoplasm of an unfertilized egg? a. it is an unevenly distributed mixture of mrna, proteins, organelles, and other substances. b. it does not contain substances that are important in directing development. c. these substances are supplied by the sperm. d. it does not contain substances that are important in directing development. e. development is directed solely by the surrounding cells. f. it is a homogeneous mixture of mrna, proteins, organelles, and other substances. g. it does not contain substances that are important in directing development. h. these substances are produced by the dna of the fertilized zygote.

Your two friends just told you what to order for them at the drive through fast food restaurant. you give the order but when the food comes about 10 minutes later, you don't remember what each of your friends ordered your memory of the order was in __ memory. a. semantic b. flashbulb c. long-term d. short-term i think i know but i'm not really sure