NEET Biology question

The population growth is generally described by the equation dN/dt = rN(K-N/K). What does 'r' represent in this equation?

(A)Population density at time 't'
(B)Intrinsic rate of natural increaseCorrect
(C)Carrying capacity
(D)The base of the natural logarithm

Answer: (B)

Solution

In the logistic growth equation, 'r' specifically denotes the intrinsic rate of natural increase of the population (the per capita growth rate under ideal conditions),

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