Which of the following is true for the carrying capacity (K…

Biology Organisms and Populations Population Interactions Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 12, 2026

Which of the following is true for the carrying capacity (K)?

When N = K, the birth rate in a population is zero

The rate of population growth in an unlimited environment is proportional to K

K is always; determined by the amount of food in an environment

In population at its K the birth rate equals the death rate

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The correct answer is:

At carrying capacity, population size becomes stable because births balance deaths.

Hence, there is no net population growth.

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