Logistic growth

A. refers to an exponential increase in population size.
B. produces a J-shaped growth curve in a population/time plot.
C. exceeds the intrinsic growth rate of a population.
D. is experienced by few populations.
E. results in a population close to carrying capacity.


Answer: E

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