In models of logistic population growth,
A)the population growth rate slows,eventually becoming zero as N approaches K.
B)new individuals are added to the population most rapidly as K approaches N.
C)new individuals are added to the population most rapidly as N approaches K.
D)only density-independent environmental factors affect the rate of population growth.
E)carrying capacity is the number of additional individuals the environment can support.

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In logistic population models, the population growth rate slows and eventually reaches zero as the population (N) approaches the carrying capacity (K) of the environment. This occurs as the environment cannot sustain any further growth beyond the carrying capacity.

In Models of Logistic Population Growth