The growth rate of a population in an unlimited environment
A) is described by an S-shaped curve.
B) is greater than the intrinsic rate of increase.
C) is equal to (b - d)N.
D) depends on competition for resources.
E) is infinite.

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In an unlimited environment, the growth rate is equal to (b - d)N, where b is the birth rate, d is the death rate, and N is the population size.

The Growth Rate of a Population in an Unlimited Environment