BIOLOGY

JAMB 2012 - Question 34

Biology 2012 JAMB Past Questions - Question 34: The carrying capacity of a habitat is reached when the population growth begins to

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
The carrying capacity of a habitat is reached when the population growth begins to
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B:
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Correct Answer

D

Explanation

Carrying capacity is the largest number of living organisms that a given environment can support. At this point, the growth rate remains steady. The available food can support the number of organisms. However, if there is exponential increase in population size due to increased reproduction, the carrying capacity of the habitat is exceeded. This implies that the available space and food will no longer be enough for the organisms. Social stress comes in form of cannibalism, predation, starvation. The population growth slows down.