Which of the Following Populations Has the Greatest Biotic Potential

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following populations has the greatest biotic potential?

• A) Population A in which females start to reproduce at 1 year and produce 2 offspring each year.
• B) Population B in which females reach sexual maturity in 6 months and produce 1 offspring each 12-monthreproductive cycle.
• C) Population C in which males reach sexual maturity in just 3 months.
• D) Population D in which individuals reach sexual maturity in 6 months and produce 5 offspring each year.
• E) Population E in which individuals produce 5 offspring starting at 5 years of age.

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