STANDARDZoology-Ecology
STANDARD Zoology Population Growth MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium
When does the growth rate of a population following the logistic model equal zero? The logistic model is given as dN/dt = rN(1 – N/K)
A
When N/K is exactly equal to one
B
When N nears the carrying capacity of the habitat
C
When N/K equals zero
D
When the death rate is greater than the birth rate
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The growth rate is zero when N/K equals one, meaning the population size (N) is equal to the carrying capacity (K), and the population has reached its maximum sustainable size.
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