Organisms and Populations · Class 12 · CBSE · Science Biology
In the logistic growth equation, dN/dt = rN(K - N)/K, what does the variable 'K' represent?
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In the logistic growth equation, dN/dt = rN(K - N)/K, what does the variable 'K' represent?
- A.Intrinsic rate of natural increase
- B.Population density at time t
- C.Carrying capacityCorrect answer
- D.Biotic potential
Solution
In the logistic growth model, 'K' stands for carrying capacity, which is the maximum number of individuals of a population that a given environment can support.
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