The Rate of Natural Increase Approximates Zero When Carrying Capacity

question 62

Multiple Choice

The rate of natural increase approximates zero when carrying capacity is reached and

• A) birth rate < death rate.
• B) birth rate ≈ death rate.
• C) birth rate > death rate.
• D) the death rate falls to zero.
• E) the birth rate falls to zero.

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Testosterone

A primary male sex hormone that plays key roles in the development of male reproductive tissues and secondary sexual characteristics.

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