question_answer 28)

  If a population of 50 Paramedum present in a pool increases to150 after an hour, what would be the growth rate of population? (a) 50 per hour                  (b) 200 per hour               (c) 5 per hour                     (d) 100 per hour

Answer:

                  (d) Biotic potential is the natural capacity of a population to multiply/increase at its maximum rate under favourable environmental conditions. Population of Paramedum show 100 per hour growth, i.e., two individuals are produced by one.