NEET 2024 Botany Logistic Growth MCQ Question with Solution

The equation of Verhulst-Pearl logistic growth is $\frac{dN}{dt} = rN \left[ \frac{K^{-}N}{K} \right]$ . From this equation, $K$ 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, $K$ represents the carrying capacity, which is the maximum population size that the environment can sustain indefinitely.

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