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What is a necessary requirement for exponential growth to occur?
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Wize University Biology Textbook > Ecology
Population Growth
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What is a necessary requirement for exponential growth to occur?
Predators
Sexual selection
Unlimited resources
Niche partitioning
None of the above
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