Question

3. Which of the following scenarios is least likely to be associated with a population exceeding

I its carrying capacity?
A mutation rates are greatly reduced C food resources have become limited
B no new mating partners are available D all available habitats are occupied
Can u also give me the answers to 7,8 and 9?

Answer 1

3. B. no new mating partners are available

7. D. best adaptations

8. C. survive and reproduce

Step-by-step explanation:

Carrying capacity refers to the maximum population size of a species/population in a particular habitat. The carrying capacity depends on abiotic (e.g., shelter, water) and biotic factors (e.g., food, presence of mates). According to the evolutionary theory, individuals better adapted to their environments are more likely to survive and reproduce (i.e., produce more offspring) than other members of the same species. These 'better adapted' individuals will have more chances to pass their 'beneficial alleles' to the next generation.