As N Approaches K for a Certain Population, Which of the Following

question 59

Multiple Choice

As N approaches K for a certain population, which of the following is predicted by the logistic equation?

• A) The growth rate will not change.
• B) The growth rate will approach zero.
• C) The population will show an Allee effect.
• D) The population will increase exponentially.
• E) The carrying capacity of the environment will increase.

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