In a population, unrestricted reproductive capacity is called as:
Correct answer: A. Biotic potential
- A. Biotic potential
- B. Fertility rate
- C. Carrying capacity
- D. Birth rate
Explanation
The biotic potential is defined as the physiological capacity of organisms to produce their offspring under natural conditions. It is also called reproductive potential. In nature, the biotic potential of organisms is enormous but all the organisms do not survive due to the lack of food and space. There are also a number of diseases and predatory organisms, that feed upon other organisms. The carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals that the environment can support or sustain.
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