MCQ
Biotic potential refers to:
  • A
    Increase of population under optimum environmental conditions.
  • B
    Increase of population under given conditions.
  • C
    Increase of population under natural conditions.
  • D
    Increase of population under climatic conditions.

Answer

  1. Increase of population under optimum environmental conditions.

Explanation:

Biotic potential is the maximum reproductive capacity that can be attained only when environmental resources are non - limiting.

It is important to note, that under ideal unlimited conditions, species differ widely in their biotic potential. 

A species reaching its biotic potential would exhibit exponential population growth and be said to have a high fertility.

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