NEETZoologyOrganisms and Populations
Match List-I with List-II regarding population growth models and select the correct option. A. dN dt = rN I. Carrying capacity B. dN dt = rN ( K-N K ) II. Population density C. K III. Exponential growth D. N IV. Logistic growth
Options
- AA-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
- BA-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I
- CA-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
- DA-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
Correct answer
D. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
Step-by-step solution
The equation dN dt = rN describes the exponential (geometric) growth model where resources are unlimited. The equation dN dt = rN ( K-N K ) describes the Verhulst-Pearl logistic growth model where resources are limited. In these equations, K represents the carrying capacity of the habitat, which is the maximum number of individuals the environment can support. N represents the population density at time t . Therefore, the correct matching is A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II. Answer: A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II