According to the Logistic Growth Equation $\frac { d N } { d t }$

question 40

Multiple Choice

According to the logistic growth equation, $\frac { d N } { d t }$ = rN $\frac { ( K - N ) } { K }$

• A) the number of individuals added per unit time is greatest when N is close to zero
• B) the per capita growth rate (r) increases as N approaches K
• C) population growth is zero when N equals K
• D) the population grows exponentially when K is small

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