Question
Biology Question on organisms and populations
Two opposite forces operate in the growth and development of every population. One of them relates to the ability to reproduce at a given rate. The force opposing it is called:
A
Morbidity
B
Fecundity
C
Biotic potential
D
Environmental resistance
Answer
Environmental resistance
Explanation
Solution
Environmental resistance includes all the factors and conditions in an environment that limit the growth and reproductive potential of a population. These factors can include food availability, predation, disease, competition, and other ecological factors that act as checks and balances on population growth. Biotic potential, on the other hand, relates to the maximum reproductive capacity of a population.
So, the correct option is (D): Environmental resistance