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While studying vegetation of an area, terms like ‘population’ and ‘community’ are often used. Which one of the following statements best describes a population ?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”A group of organisms of one species, living in the same area at the same time.” option2=”A group of organisms of one species living in different areas during different seasons.” option3=”A unit consisting of biotic and abiotic components.” option4=”A group of organisms of more than one species, living in the same area at the same time.” correct=”option1″]<\/p>\n

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\nOption A correctly defines a population in an ecological context. A population is a group of individuals belonging to the same species that live in the same area at the same time and are capable of interbreeding.
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\nThe defining characteristics of a biological population are that the organisms must be of the same species, live in the same geographical area, and exist at the same time.
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\nOption C describes an ecosystem, which includes both living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) components. Option D describes a community, which consists of populations of different species living and interacting in the same area. Option B describes a distribution pattern or migration rather than a population at a specific point in time and space.
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