Biology · Ecology
Which of the following statements is correct regarding population ecology?
- 1Reproductive potential refers to the physiological capacity of organisms to produce offspring under natural limiting conditions.
- 2Carrying capacity is defined as the maximum number of individuals of a population that a given environment can sustain indefinitely.✓
- 3Biotic potential represents the minimum growth rate under environmental resistance.
- 4Environmental resistance decreases as population size approaches carrying capacity.
Correct answer
Carrying capacity is defined as the maximum number of individuals of a population that a given environment can sustain indefinitely.
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