Which of the following statements regarding logistic growth is true?

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Logistic growth occurs when a population grows exponentially at first, but eventually slows down as it approaches the carrying capacity (K) of the environment. At the carrying capacity, the growth rate becomes zero. This means that when (K - N)/K is equal to zero, the population growth is zero. Therefore, statement D is true. Statement A is incorrect because the parameter (K - N)/K can be greater than zero or less than zero, depending on the population size (N) relative to the carrying capacity (K). Statement B is incorrect because logistic growth can occur even with a single limiting factor that constrains population growth. Statement C is incorrect because population growth is highest when the population size is small, not when it is much larger than the carrying capacity.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Logistic Growth Is True