The equation of Verhulst-Pearl logistic growth is d N/d t=r N [K-N/K ] . From this equation, K indicates:

Intrinsic rate of natural increase

Botany · Organisms and Populations

NEET (UG) 2024 — Question 118

The equation of Verhulst-Pearl logistic growth is $\frac{d N}{d t}=r N\left[\frac{K-N}{K}\right]$ .

From this equation, K indicates:

Option A:
Intrinsic rate of natural increase
Option B:
Biotic potential
Option C:
Carrying capacity
Correct
Option D:
Population density

Answer: C

Step-by-step solution

In the equation $\frac{\mathrm{dN}}{\mathrm{dt}}=\mathrm{rN}\left(\frac{\mathrm{K}-\mathrm{N}}{\mathrm{K}}\right), \mathrm{K}$ represents carrying capacity.

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Exam: NEET (UG) 2024
Paper: 2024 paper
Subject: Botany
Chapter: Organisms and Populations
Topic: Population Growth