Question

In a population, unrestricted reproductive capacity is called as

• A. carrying capacity
• B. biotic potential
• C. birth rate
• D. fertility rate

Answer 1

The correct option is B

biotic potential

Unrestricted reproductive capacity is called biotic potential. Carrying capacity is the maximum number of individuals of a population a habitat can hold. Birth rate or natality is the rate at which new individuals are added to a population by reproduction. Fertility rate is the average number of individuals that an organism produces during its lifetime.