According to the logistic growth equation dN/dt = rmaxN(K — N)/K,
A) the number of individuals added per unit time is greatest when N is close to zero.
B) the per capita growth rate (r) increases as N approaches K.
C) population growth is zero when N equals K.
D) the population grows exponentially when K is small.
E) the birth rate (b) approaches zero as N approaches K.
Answer: C) population growth is zero when N equals K.
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