NEET2024Botany-Population Growth

NEET 2024 Botany Logistic Growth MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

The equation of Verhulst-Pearl logistic growth is dNdt=rN[KNK]\frac{dN}{dt} = rN \left[ \frac{K⁻N}{K} \right]. From this equation, KK indicates:

A

Carrying capacity

B

Population density

C

Intrinsic rate of natural increase

D

Biotic potential

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

In the logistic growth equation, KK represents the carrying capacity, which is the maximum population size that the environment can sustain indefinitely.

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