WAEC Biology 2003 Question 43

Question 43

Population Ecology

Competition among individuals of a population increases the

  1. A.number of organisms
  2. B.survival of the fittest
  3. C.availability of nutrient supplied
  4. D.enlargement of the territory
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (survival of the fittest)

Explanation

When individuals compete for limited food and space, the best adapted ones win and survive, so competition favours the fittest.