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Biology · 2022 · 2 marks
CBSE 2022 · Region 1 · Set 2 · Q6
Study the graph given below, showing the population growth curves 'A' and 'B' respectively. Answer the following questions: (a) What is 'Carrying…
Study the graph given below, showing the population growth curves 'A' and 'B' respectively. Answer the following questions :
(a)
What is 'Carrying Capacity' in respect of Curve 'B' indicative of ?
(b)
Mention the action of possible natural forces that could have lead to curve 'B'.
Marking-scheme solution
(a) Carrying capacity is the maximum possible number of organisms (beyond which no further growth is possible) in a habitat.
(b) Limited resources lead to competition, fittest survives and reproduces.
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