Question

Exponential growth of plants is expressed with equation, $W_t=W_o{e}^{rt}$. In this equation 'e' represents

• A. Weight of the plant at time 't'
• B. Growth rate
• C. Base of natural logarithms
• D. Elongation per unit time

Answer 1

The correct option is C Base of natural logarithms

Exponential growth in terms of dry weight is expressed by $W_t=W_0{e}^{rt}$.

$W_t$ = weight at time 't'

$W_o$ = initial weight

r = growth rate

t = time of growth and e=base of natural logarithms.