Which one is the correct statement for logistic model of population growth? I. Population growth rate increases as the size of population approaches the carrying capacity. II. All individuals have same effect on population growth. III. There are unlimited natural resources. IV. As population increases the competition goes on increasing.

Question

Which one is the correct statement for logistic model of population growth? I. Population growth rate increases as the size of population approaches the carrying capacity. II. All individuals have same effect on population growth. III. There are unlimited natural resources. IV. As population increases the competition goes on increasing. (A) I and II (B) Only IV (C) IV and III  (D) I and III

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Statement IV is correct for logistic model of population growth, while statements I, II and III are incorrect and can be corrected as
• Population growth rate decreases as the size of population approaches the carrying capacity.
• All individuals have different effects on population growth.
• There are limited natural resources.

$I$ and $II$

Only $I V$

$I V$ and $III$

$I$ and $III$

IandII

OnlyIV

IVandIII

I and III

$I$ and $II$

Only $I V$

$I V$ and $III$

$I$ and $III$