The Growth Rate of a Population in an Unlimited Environment

question 56

Multiple Choice

The growth rate of a population in an unlimited environment

• A) is described by an S-shaped curve.
• B) is greater than the intrinsic rate of increase.
• C) is equal to (b - d)N.
• D) depends on competition for resources.
• E) is infinite.

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