Question

Study the population growth curves ($A$ and $B$) in the given graph and select the incorrect option.

• A. Curve '$A$' shows exponential growth, represented by equation $\frac{dN}{dt}=rN$
• B. Curve '$B$' shows logistic growth, represented by equation $\frac{dN}{dt}=rN\left(\frac{K-N}{K}\right)$
• C. Exponential growth curve is considered as more realistic than the logistic growth curve
• D. Curve '$A$' can also be represented by equation $N_t=N_0{e}^{rt}$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Since resources of growth for most animal populations are finite and become limiting sooner or later, the logistic growth model is considered as more realistic.