What piece of information can scientists obtain by using the per capita growth rate, r, that they do not obtain by using the population growth rate, ∆N?
A) The total size of the population
B) The carrying capacity of the population
C) The change in total population size over time
D) The number of individuals entering or leaving the population
E) The number of individuals born or dying per individual in the population

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The per capita growth rate, r, provides information on the number of individuals born or dying per individual in the population, offering insight into the growth rate on a per individual basis rather than the total change in population size.

What Piece of Information Can Scientists Obtain by Using the Per