Question

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 death rate is greater than birth rate.
• B. When N/K is exactly one.
• C. When N nears the carrying capacity of habitat.
• D. When N/K equals zero.

Answer 1

The correct option is B When N/K is exactly one.

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So, the correct answer is 'B'.