Based on the equation for logistic population growth, ( 1 point)

Question

new individuals are added most rapidly at low population sizes.

Opopulation growth never exceeds K.

growth rate decreases as N approaches K.

the population keeps growing when N equals K.

This figure displays the equation for logistic population growth and visualizes population growth as a function of time (number of generations) as it approaches carrying capacity. N stands for population size, K stands for carrying capacity, and rstands for intrinsic rate of increase.

K = carrying capacity

d/dt (N) = rN * (N - N)/K

Number of generations

Logistic Growth

Population size (N)

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

growth rate decreases as N approaches K.