MCQ
In a population, unrestricted reproductive capacity is called
  • Reproductive potential
  • B
    Fertility
  • C
    Carrying capacity
  • D
    Birth rate

Answer

Correct option: A.
Reproductive potential
a
Chapman $(1928)$ proposed the term biotic potential / reproductive potential to designate maximum reproductive power. He defined it as the inherent power of an organism to reproduce, to survive, i.e., to increase in number. But there is a natural check called environment resistance.

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