NEET Botany Organisms & Environment MCQ Question
A diagram depicts two population growth curves. Curve A shows an exponential growth pattern, while Curve B shows a logistic growth pattern. Which aspect is represented by the plateau phase in Curve B?
Carrying capacity limit
Unlimited resource availability
Initial population size
Rapid population decline
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The plateau phase in the logistic growth curve represents the carrying capacity (K), where the population stabilizes due to limited resources.
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