Which One of the Following Expressions from the Logistic Equation

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following expressions from the logistic equation (dN/dt = rN ((K - N) /K) represents the proportion of unused resources remaining for use by the population?

• A)the carrying capacity (K)
• B)the population size (N)
• C)the biotic potential (rN)
• D)(K - N)/K
• E)the growth rate (dN/dt)

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