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Biology Organisms and Populations Populations Attributes Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 11, 2026

The sigmoid curve of population growth is also known as

A
Wagner-Nelson logistic growth
B
Lineweaver-Burk logistic growth
C
Verhulst-Pearl logistic growth
D
Darwin’s logistic growth

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C

The sigmoid (S-shaped) population growth curve is called the Verhulst-Pearl logistic growth curve. It occurs when population growth slows as it approaches the carrying capacity (K) of the environment.

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