Question

If in a population showing sigmoid growth curve the value of K - N/K is 0.95, then what is true for this population.

• A. The carrying capacity has been nearly realized.
• B. The carrying capacity has not been substantially realized and it can accommodate many more organisms.
• C. The carrying capacity is only 50% realized.
• D. Data is insufficient to comment anything.

Answer 1

The correct option is B The carrying capacity has not been substantially realized and it can accommodate many more organisms.

In the given example, K represents carrying capacity or the maximum capacity that can exist and N represents the actual population present at a particular time. If in a population showing sigmoid growth curve the value of K - N/K is 0.95, then the carrying capacity of this population has not been substantially realized and it can accommodate more organisms. This population has maximum growth rate because it shows that environment can sustain more population.

Thus, the correct answer is 'The carrying capacity has not been substantially realized and it can accommodate many more organisms.'