16- A population's carrying capacity ____. a- increases as per capita growth rate (r) decreases b- decreases as per capita growth rate (r) decreases c- can never be exceeded d- may change as environmental conditions change17- According to the logistic growth equation ________. a- the instantaneous per capita growth rate (rinst) increases as N approaches K. b- population growth is zero when N equals K. c- the population grows exponentially when K is small. d- population growth is maximized when N equals K. **Question:**What type of distribution would characterize the white dots in this figure?**Diagram Description:**The diagram shows several clusters of white dots against a dark background. The dots are grouped closely together in distinct clumps.**Answer Choices:**- ○ Type III- ○ Uniform- ○ Random- ○ ClumpedThe described distribution of the white dots is clumped, indicating that the dots are concentrated in specific areas rather than being evenly or randomly spread out.

The collection of all the individuals of same species in a particular area that interact with each other form a population.16. Carrying capacity (K): the maximum number of individuals that a population can contain is known as the carrying capacity of the population. The available resources in a population is always limited and for this reason the maximum number of individuals we also fixed and the population size never cross the carrying capacity. In case of logistic growth as population size increases towards the carrying capacity the growth rate will be reduced. Optionw are: a. Carrying capacity will not increases as per capita growth rate (r) decreases. b. Carrying capacity will not decreases as per capita growth rate decreases. c. Carrying capacity always remain fixed in a population that depends on the available resources in the population. Carrying capacity will not be exceed. d. If environmental condition changes then can capacity will also be changed. Hence, option c and d are the right answers (multiple answers are present. If you can select only one option then option c is the best choice).17. Options are: a. In case of logistic growth equation the per capita growth rate will be reduced as N approaches towards K (carrying capacity). b. Population growth will be zero if N is equal to K. c. If carrying capacity (K) of the population is small then the population will not grows exponentially. d. Population growth is minimum when N is equal to K. Hence, option b is the right answer.18. Population distribution: The given image represent clumped distribution in which individuals in the population form small groups. Hence, option d (clumped) is the right answer.