Question

Which of the following exhibits the correct relation between carrying capacity (K) and growth?

• A. When K becomes zero, the growth rate becomes zero
• B. When the population reaches K value, the dN/dt becomes zero
• C. When K value is always equal to the ideal growth rate value
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B When the population reaches K value, the dN/dt becomes zero

K is the carrying capacity of a geographical location. When the population of any species reaches the K value, it can no longer grow. Thus, the growth of the population that is, dN/dt becomes zero.