In the logistic growth model, as the number of individuals in the population (N) approaches the carrying capacity (K), the rate of growth (dN/dt)
A. increases rapidly until N far surpasses K.
B. increases rapidly until N reaches K and then stops.
C. increases at the same rate it has been, continuing on until N is beyond K for some distance before regulating.
D. approaches zero as N approaches K.
E. stops well before N reaches K and stabilizes.
Answer: D