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In a population, unrestricted reproductive capacity is called as 

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  • Biotic potential
  • Fertility
  • Carring capacity
  • Birth rate
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The correct option is (A) :  Biotic potential

The number of organisms in a given region is referred to as the population of the organisms. It relies on a number of factors, including the population density, sex ratio, birth and death rates, and age distribution.Biotic potential is the physiological ability of an organism to create progeny in a natural environment. It also goes by the name "reproductive potential." Despite having great biotic potential, all creatures cannot survive owing to a shortage of food and available space. Some particular species are chosen by nature to survive in the wild. Every organism contributes in a significant way to the ecosystem's overall equilibrium. Predation, parasitism, competition, mutualism, commensalism, and ammensalism are only a few examples of the various sorts of interactions that may occur between species.

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Organisms and Populations

Organisms:

An attached living system that lives in an environment is commonly known as an organism. These organisms are able to retain certain behaviors and structures. Some examples of organisms are plants, animals, bacteria, fungi, and humans. A group of these organisms leads to the formation of a population. The collection of the population forms a community that assists in the operation of ecosystems. 

Each and every organism has the ability to adapt itself to various conditions of the environment. This capacity of organisms is due to their genetic variations. It is due to this only that their probability of survival get increases. For instance, camels adapt themselves to survive in desert areas and polar bears adapt to the extreme cold conditions or situations through their dense fur coat.

Populations:

A collection of organisms or individuals of a species that live, at a specific time, in a geographical area that is well-defined and capable of interbreeding is described as a population.

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