Answer;
C. Bacteria reproduces quickly, causing the population to grow exponentially.
Explanation;
- Exponential growth occurs when a population is supplied with unlimited amounts of resources such as water, and food. moisture, oxygen and other environmental factors needed for growth.
- This type of growth occurs as a population grows larger, thus increasing the growth rate of a population.
- In the case, of bacteria during the exponential phase the cells divide quickly at a constant rate depending on the composition of the growth medium and the conditions necessary for growth.