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In growth pattern, (1 - N//K) is...

In growth pattern, (1 - N`//`K) is

A

Carrying capacity

B

Intrinsic rate of natural increase

C

Environmental resistance

D

Biotic potential

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To solve the question regarding the growth pattern represented by the expression (1 - N/K), we will analyze the components of the expression and the options provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Expression (1 - N/K)**: - In this expression, **N** represents the current population size, and **K** represents the carrying capacity of the environment. The carrying capacity is the maximum population size that an environment can sustain indefinitely without being degraded. 2. **Analyzing the Components**: - The term **N/K** gives us a ratio of the current population size to the carrying capacity. - When N is much smaller than K, N/K approaches 0, making (1 - N/K) approach 1. This indicates that the population has room to grow. - Conversely, as N approaches K, N/K approaches 1, and (1 - N/K) approaches 0, indicating that the population is nearing its carrying capacity and growth will slow down. 3. **Identifying the Concept**: - The expression (1 - N/K) reflects the idea of **environmental resistance**. Environmental resistance includes all the factors that limit the growth of a population as it approaches its carrying capacity. These factors can include food availability, predation, disease, and other ecological constraints. 4. **Evaluating the Options**: - **Option 1: Carrying Capacity** - This is represented by K, not (1 - N/K). - **Option 2: Intrinsic Rate of Natural Increase** - This is a measure of how fast a population can grow under ideal conditions, not represented by (1 - N/K). - **Option 3: Environmental Resistance** - This option aligns with the concept of (1 - N/K), as it represents the limitations on growth as the population approaches carrying capacity. - **Option 4: Biotech Potential** - This refers to the maximum growth potential of an organism, which is not what (1 - N/K) represents. 5. **Conclusion**: - Based on the analysis, the expression (1 - N/K) represents **environmental resistance**. Therefore, the correct answer is **Option 3**. ### Final Answer: The expression (1 - N/K) represents **environmental resistance**.
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