As N approaches K for a certain population, which of the following is predicted by the logistic equation?

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As N approaches K, the logistic equation predicts that the growth rate will approach zero. This is because as the population nears its carrying capacity, resources become limited and the growth rate slows down. Option A is incorrect because an Allee effect describes a phenomenon where the growth rate increases as the population grows due to positive social interactions among individuals. Option B is incorrect because exponential growth is not sustainable in a finite environment. Option C is incorrect because the growth rate does change as the population approaches its carrying capacity. Option D is incorrect because the carrying capacity is a fixed limit of the environment and cannot increase.

As N Approaches K for a Certain Population, Which of the Following