As N approaches K for a certain population, which of the following outcomes is predicted by the logistic equation?
A) The population growth rate will not change.
B) The population growth rate will approach zero.
C) The population size will increase exponentially.
D) The carrying capacity of the environment will increase.

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As N approaches K (the carrying capacity), the logistic equation predicts that the population growth rate will approach zero. This is because as the population reaches the carrying capacity of the environment, resources become limited and the growth rate slows down until it reaches equilibrium. The other choices are not predicted by the logistic equation.

As N Approaches K for a Certain Population, Which of the Following