Question

Carrying capacity(K) is defined as

• A. number of organisms in a given time.
• B. the maximum number of organisms that an environment can sustain indefnitely given the resources.
• C. the maximum number of organisms that can support in a given time and limited resources.
• D. the number of organisms in a given habitat.

Answer 1

The correct option is B the maximum number of organisms that an environment can sustain indefnitely given the resources.

The carrying capacity of a biological species in an environment is the maximum population size of the species that the environment can sustain indefinitely, given the food, habitat, water, and other necessities available in the environment.