Question

which of the following statements is/are true about the limiting factors? (i) a limiting factor is an environmental factor that keeps a population from reaching its full potential size. (ii) animal and plant populations will not change if there is any change in the limiting factor. (iii) animals establish logistic growth when they face limiting factors. statements i and ii statements i and iii statement i only statements ii and iii

Explanation:

• (i) is true as it is the definition of a limiting factor.
• (ii) is false because changes in limiting factors do affect animal and plant populations.
• (iii) is true as animals often show logistic growth in the presence of limiting factors.

Answer:

Statements I and III