Asked by Pooja Attri on Jun 16, 2024
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What determines biotic potential?
A) the reproductive age span
B) how many offspring die before reproducing
C) the minimum viable population
D) irruptive populations
Biotic Potential
The maximum reproductive capacity of an organism under optimum environmental conditions.
Reproductive Age Span
is the period in the life of an organism during which it is biologically capable of producing offspring.
Viable Population
A population size capable of maintaining or increasing its numbers over time, ensuring long-term survival and genetic diversity.
- Describe the principles of biotic potential and the forces of environmental resistance.
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Evelyn PinedaJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Biotic potential is determined by factors such as the age at which an organism can reproduce, the frequency of reproduction, and the number of offspring produced per reproduction cycle. The reproductive age span is a key factor in determining an organism's biotic potential as it affects the total number of offspring that can be produced over a lifetime. Option B (how many offspring die before reproducing) is not a determinant of biotic potential. Option C (minimum viable population) refers to the smallest population size that can survive in a given region and is not directly related to biotic potential. Option D (irruptive populations) refers to sudden explosive population growth, which is a manifestation of biotic potential, but not a determinant of it.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the principles of biotic potential and the forces of environmental resistance.