Question

The relationship between a population and a species is described by

• A. A species is one type of population
• B. A species is a local subset of a population
• C. A population is a group of organisms occupying a specific area
• D. A population encompasses many different species
• E. The terms population and species are interchangeable.

Answer 1

The correct option is C A population is a group of organisms occupying a specific area

Population is a group of individuals of same species that occupy a specific area. A species can have one or more than one population i.e. population is local subset of species and a species can have many populations inhabiting in different areas. Since many populations that can interbreed make a species, these terms are not interchangeable. Thus, the correct answer is option C.