The term [(K-N)/K] influences a population growth curve such that

a) when K is small, mortality rates are lowest
b) the increase in actual population numbers is greatest when N is small
c) when N equals K, population growth is zero
d) as N approaches K, the birthdate approaches zero
e) as N approaches K, a populations carrying capacity increases


Answer: c) when N equals K, population growth is zero

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