Why do populations grow more slowly as they approach their carrying capacity? a. Density-independent factors lead to fewer births and increased mortality. b. Density-dependent factors lead to fewer births and increased mortality. c. Hormonal changes promote higher death rates in crowded populations. d. Individuals voluntarily stop mating so that overcrowding does not occur.
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