Question

28 multiple answer 3 points which of the following are limiting factors for a population? select all the correct responses disease competition availability of food

Explanation:

• Disease: Can reduce population size by increasing mortality.
• Competition: For resources like space, light (in plants), etc., limits population growth as not all individuals can access sufficient resources.
• Availability of food: A fundamental resource; lack of it leads to starvation, reduced reproduction, and thus limits population size.

Answer:

All of the options (Disease, Competition, Availability of food) are limiting factors for a population.