Question

Which among the following is a correct statement with respect to reproduction and population?

• A. Reproduction is linked to instability of a species.
• B. Reproduction is linked to instability of a population.
• C. Reproduction is linked to stability of the population of a species.
• D. Reproduction is linked to instability of a community.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Reproduction is linked to stability of the population of a species.

• The consistency of DNA copying during reproduction is important for the maintenance of body design features that allow the organism to use that particular niche.
• Every organism faces a lot of competition for survival. Barring a very few, most of the organisms end up being food for some other organism.
• Competition and predation result in a drastic reduction in the population size of a species. But reproduction ensures that the population of a species is maintained at an optimum level.
  
• Reproduction is therefore linked to the stability of populations of species.

Therefore, option C is correct.