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A population is correctly defined as having which of the following characteristics?

I. inhabiting the same general area
II. individuals belonging to the same species
III. possessing a constant and uniform density and dispersion
A) I only
B) III only
C) I and II only
D) II and III only
E) I, II, and III

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Answer:

The correct option is C.

Step-by-step explanation:

In an ecosystem, a population refers to a group of organisms of the same species, which live in the same environment and interact with one another. For instance, we can have a population of frog living in a pond or a population of lions living in a particular forest.

The characteristics of a population include the following:

1. A population is usually make up of living organism of the same specie.

2.. A population of living organism usually live together in the same area, interacting with one another.

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