Bio 180 Final Exam questions with
correct answers rated A+ 2025/2026
Single Non-Linear Interactions - correct answer ✔✔ΔP=rP ΔP=rP(1-P/K)
In a linear population model in which there are two different age brackets, τ1,2 would represent
a transition rate describing the fraction of individuals in age bracket 1 that transition into age
bracket 2 each tick of the clock. - correct answer ✔✔True
In a linear population model in which there are three different age brackets, f3 would represent
a transition rate describing the fraction of individuals who transition into age bracket 3 each tick
of the clock. - correct answer ✔✔False
Consider the following set of difference equations describing an insect lifecycle in three life
stages: eggs (E), larvae (L), and adults (A).
E(t+1) = 150A(t)
L(t+1) = 0.30E(t)
A(t+1) = 0.20L(t)
In this linear model, how many eggs does each adult produce in one time step? - correct answer
✔✔150
Consider the following set of difference equations describing an insect lifecycle in three life
stages: eggs (E), larvae (L), and adults (A).
E(t+1) = 150A(t)
L(t+1) = 0.30E(t)
A(t+1) = 0.20L(t)
correct answers rated A+ 2025/2026
Single Non-Linear Interactions - correct answer ✔✔ΔP=rP ΔP=rP(1-P/K)
In a linear population model in which there are two different age brackets, τ1,2 would represent
a transition rate describing the fraction of individuals in age bracket 1 that transition into age
bracket 2 each tick of the clock. - correct answer ✔✔True
In a linear population model in which there are three different age brackets, f3 would represent
a transition rate describing the fraction of individuals who transition into age bracket 3 each tick
of the clock. - correct answer ✔✔False
Consider the following set of difference equations describing an insect lifecycle in three life
stages: eggs (E), larvae (L), and adults (A).
E(t+1) = 150A(t)
L(t+1) = 0.30E(t)
A(t+1) = 0.20L(t)
In this linear model, how many eggs does each adult produce in one time step? - correct answer
✔✔150
Consider the following set of difference equations describing an insect lifecycle in three life
stages: eggs (E), larvae (L), and adults (A).
E(t+1) = 150A(t)
L(t+1) = 0.30E(t)
A(t+1) = 0.20L(t)
