Which Statement About Logistic Growth Is False

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which statement about logistic growth is false?

• A) The standard logistic equation assumes that the carrying capacity is not constant.
• B) Changes in environmental conditions can cause the carrying capacity to fluctuate.
• C) The term "logistic growth" is used broadly to indicate any population whose numbers rise initially but then level off at a maximum population size.
• D) Variation in the birth rate that occurs at a particular density can lead to variation in the carrying capacity.

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