f the value KNK is near zero and K is fairly large say 10000
f the value (K-N)/K is near zero, and K is fairly large (say 100000), approximately what is N?
N is approximately equal to K
N is greater than K
N is very small (e.g., between 1 and 5)
Insufficient information is provided to make an estimate.
| A. | N is approximately equal to K |
| B. | N is greater than K |
| C. | N is very small (e.g., between 1 and 5) |
| D. | Insufficient information is provided to make an estimate. |
Solution
Given is :
If the value (K-N)/K is near to = 0
K= 10000
N=?
Here K= Carrying capacity
N= population size
In logistic growth, a population\'s per capita growth rate becomes smaller and smaller as population size (N)approaches to the maximum imposed by limited resources in the given environment which is known as the carrying capacity (K).
So:
(K-N)/K = 0
10000-1/10000 = approximately 0
Answer = C ( N is very small (eg between 1 and 5)
