How is the concept of carrying capacity related to density dependent factors?

• A. Carrying capacity is a fixed number determined solely by abiotic factors, unrelated to density dependent factors.
• B. Carrying capacity is the minimum population size needed for a species to survive, independent of density dependent factors.
• C. Carrying capacity is an arbitrary number chosen by ecologists to manage populations.
• D. Carrying capacity is the maximum population size that can be supported by the available resources, influenced by density dependent factors.

Answer: (D)