According to the logistic growth equation
A)the number of individuals added per unit time is greatest when N is close to zero.
B)the per capita growth rate (r)increases as N approaches K.
C)population growth is zero when N equals K.
D)the population grows exponentially when K is small.
E)the birth rate (b)approaches zero as N approaches K.

Question

According to the logistic growth equation 
A)the number of individuals added per unit time is greatest when N is close to zero. 
B)the per capita growth rate (r)increases as N approaches K. 
C)population growth is zero when N equals K. 
D)the population grows exponentially when K is small. 
E)the birth rate (b)approaches zero as N approaches K.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

At carrying capacity (K), the logistic growth equation predicts that population growth rate (dN/dt) will be zero as resources become limited and the birth rate (b) equals the death rate (d).

According to the Logistic Growth Equation