When the population of organisms in an environment nears the carrying capacity, what inevitably happens to the population growth rate?

Question

Question 6 options:

A)

Continues growing logistically

B)

Continues growing exponentially

C)

Changes from exponential to logistic growth

D)

Changes from logistic to exponential growth

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

C) Changes from exponential to logistic growth

As the population of organisms approaches the carrying capacity of their environment, the growth rate slows down and typically transitions from exponential growth (where the population grows rapidly without limitations) to logistic growth (where the population growth rate decreases as it reaches the carrying capacity).