WB JEE Medical WB JEE Medical Solved Paper-2011

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    In a population, unrestricted reproductive capacity is called

    A)  biotic potential                

    B)  fertility

    C)  carrying capacity                             

    D)  birthrate

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                    Chapman (1928) proposed the term biotic 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 environmental resistance.


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