Which of the following is the best definition of a population?

AA group of individuals that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring
BThe number of individuals of the same species in a given area
CA group of species living and interacting with each other in a given area
DThe total number of individuals in a given area

Verified Answer :

The best definition of a population is D. The total number of individuals in a given area. Keyword "Individual." and "Total number".

D. is the right answer - The total number of individuals in a given area

Because Population is a group of organisms of the same species in the same area at an exact same time.

A. is the definition of Species which is a group of organisms that can interbreed to produce fertile offspring.

C. is the definition of a Community where a group of populations are living and interacting with each other in a area.