IB Biology SL 4.1.7 Sigmoid population growth curves Question Bank
Practise IB Biology SL 4.1.7 by interpreting sigmoid population curves and identifying their phases.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2025
- Course
- Biology SL
- Level
- SL
Practise IB Biology SL 4.1.7 by interpreting sigmoid population curves and identifying their phases.
Reproduction can cause populations to increase rapidly. Draw a labelled graph showing a sigmoid population growth curve.

Official answer image from the markscheme.
S-shaped curve correctly drawn.
Curve does not fold back on itself.
y-axis labelled as population/number of individuals and x-axis labelled as time/years etc.
Exponential/log growth indicated at point where rate is increasing.
Transitional phase indicated at point where rate is decreasing.
Plateau phase.
Do not accept carrying capacity.
Preserve all accept/do not accept/award/max/both-needed guidance from the official markscheme.