A population of yeast is introduced to a new, nutrient-rich environment in a laboratory setting. Initially, the population grows rapidly, doubling in size at regular intervals. Which of the following statements BEST describes this initial phase of growth?
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A
The population is experiencing logistic growth because it will eventually be limited by the container size.
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B
The population is exhibiting exponential growth, characterized by a constant per capita growth rate.
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C
The growth rate is density-dependent, as the population size is increasing.
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D
The population has reached its carrying capacity (K) and will remain stable.