Which one of the following expressions from the logistic equation (dN/dt) = rN ((K - N)/K) represents the proportion of unused resources remaining for use by the population?
A. (K - N)/K
B. The biotic potential (rN)
C. The population size (N)
D. The growth rate (dN/dt)
E. The carrying capacity (K)
Answer: A
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