Question

Which of the following is not an attribute of a population?

• A. Mortality
• B. Species interaction.
• C. Sex ratio.
• D. Natality

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Species interaction.

The correct option is B:

Explanation for Correct option:

1. Natality, Mortality and sex ratio are attributes of a population.
2. Species interaction can be inter or intraspecific.
3. And the population forms the part of the species confined by geographical or other environmental barriers.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

Mortality is the number of deaths in one period of time or in one place and is a population attribute.

Option C:

Sex ratio is defined as the number of females per 1000 males in the population.

Option D:

Natality refers to the birth rate within a population. It can be expressed as the number of births per 1,000 individuals.

Final answer: Species interaction is not an attribute of a population.