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NEET 2002
Exam
NEET
Year
2002
Subject
Zoology
Chapter
Evolution

NEET 2002 · Zoology · Evolution

In a population, unrestricted reproductive capacity is called as:

In a population, unrestricted reproductive capacity is called as:

Options

  1. Abiotic potential
  2. Bfertility
  3. Ccarrying capacity
  4. Dbirth rate

Correct answer

A. biotic potential

Step-by-step solution

Biotic Potential is defined as the physiological capacity of organisms to produce their offspring under natural and environmentally optimum conditions. Biotic potential is the highest possible vital index of a species; therefore, when the species has its highest birth rate and lowest mortality rate. Related Theory:- The sum of total inhibitory environmental factors, both biotic and abiotic, which regulate population size and do not permit unlimited growth of population is called environmental resistance. Because of environmental resistance, the populations are unable to reach full biotic potential.
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