Organisms And Population Question 150

Question: In the formula G = rN (K - N)/K, the factor rN tends to cause the population to ____.

Options:

A) remain stable at the carrying capacity

B) grow at a slower rate than the (K - N/K) factor

C) grow increasingly rapidly

D) decrease in size

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] The difference between birth rate and death rate is symbolised as r.

N is the population size.

So rN is the population growth rate.