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Which term refers to the maximum number of organisms of a particular species that can be supported by an environment? Select one of the options below as your answer:A. Population density B. Exponential growth C. Carrying capacity

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C is the correct answer. The carrying capacity of an environment is the maximum number of organisms of a particular species that it can support without degrading, given the natural resources available in that environment.
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