A graph of a population's logistic growth over time resembles which of the following shapes?

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The logistic growth model takes into account the carrying capacity of the environment and assumes that as the population grows larger, the growth rate slows down and eventually levels off at the carrying capacity. This results in an S-shaped curve, which starts slowly, accelerates as it approaches the carrying capacity, and then levels off as it reaches the carrying capacity. Thus, the correct answer is D.

A Graph of a Population's Logistic Growth Over Time Resembles