NEET 2003 Biology question

Biology Organisms and Populations NEET 2003

Two opposite forces operate in the growth and development of every population. One of them relates to the ability to reproduce at a given rate. The force opposing it is called : -

(1)Morbidity
(2)Fecundity
(3)Biotic potential
(4)Environmental resistanceCorrect

Answer: (4)

Solution

The inherent ability of a population to increase in number (reproduce at a given rate) is its biotic potential. The sum of the limiting factors of the environment (food, space, predators, disease, climate) that check

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