As a population moves toward carrying capacity, its growth rate begins to slow significantly.

Which of the following factors could reasonably cause
this change?

Choose 1

A.) An increase in competition due to higher population
density

B.) An increase in younger individuals due to a greater
abundance of resources

C.) A decrease in immigration from neighboring
populations

D .) An increase in the birthrate and a decrease in death
rate

Which of the following is an accurate statement about pathogens? infection and disease are caused by pathogens living in infectious agents found in the environment. pathogens, which cause infection and disease, are the most abundant organisms in the environment. most organisms in the environment are harmless, except for pathogens, which can cause disease. the environment is rich in infectious agents that transmit disease through pathogens.