According to the logistic growth equation, = rmaxN
,
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.

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According to the logistic growth equation,  = rmaxN 
,
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.

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The Answer of According to the logistic growth equation,  = rmaxN 
,
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.

According to the Logistic Growth Equation, = RmaxN