Which of the following statements about carrying capacity is true?
A) An S-shaped curve represents a population's ability to increase its numbers above the carrying capacity of its habitat.
B) J-shaped curves show the immediate limiting effect of carrying capacity on a newly introduced organism.
C) The carrying capacity is the same for all organisms in the same area.
D) The carrying capacity is established by the factor with the most limited availability.
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