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General Knowledge · Q86

Environmental Science

Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 86

Q86

In a population, unrestricted reproductive capacity is called as

A.
carrying capacity
B.
biotic potential
Answer
C.
birth rate
D.
fertility rate

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
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.