Question

The biotic potential or innate capacity to increase a population refers to the maximum rate of increase in the population that can possibly occur under ideal conditions (unlimited resources, no hindrance).

In a population, unrestricted reproductive capacity is called as -

• A. Biotic potential
• B. Fertility
• C. Carring capacity
• D. Birth rate

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Biotic potential

Biotic potential is described by the unrestricted growth of populations resulting in the maximum growth of that population. Biotic potential is the highest possible vital index of a species; therefore, when the species has its highest birthrate and lowest mortality rate.