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As a population approaches its carrying capacity under the logistic growth model, the growth rate:

A Increases continuously without bound
B Remains constant throughout
C Gradually decreases and approaches zero
D Becomes negative immediately

Correct answer: C. Gradually decreases and approaches zero

Explanation: As population size N approaches carrying capacity K, the term (K - N)/K approaches zero, so the growth rate slows and eventually approaches zero.

Concept context

How organisms interact with abiotic factors and respond to stress, plus population attributes, growth models, and interspecific interactions such as predation, competition, and mutualism.

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As a population approaches its carrying capacity under the logistic growth model, the growth rate:

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