Question

Verhulst-Pearl logistic growth is described by the equation $\frac{dN}{dt}=rN\left[\frac{K-N}{K}\right]$, where 'r' and 'K' represent

• A. r - intrinsic rate of natural decrease,
  K - carrying capacity
• B. r - intrinsic rate of natural increase,
  K - carrying capacity
• C. r - extrinsic rate of natural increase,
  K - productive capacity
• D. r - extrinsic rate of natural decrease,
  K - carrying capacity

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Correct answer is (b) r - intrinsic rate of natural increase,
K - carrying capacity