In a Graph That Plots Prey Population (Nprey)on the X-Axis

question 27

Multiple Choice

In a graph that plots prey population (Nprey) on the x-axis against the number of predator offspring produced per unit of time on the y-axis,the slope represents the

• A)efficiency of predation (c).
• B)efficiency with which food is converted into predator population growth or reproduction (b).
• C)predator population growth rate (r).
• D)the rate of increase in prey availability.

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