Gce Model Questions Vol1 2017 Biology Question 1

Practice objective / multiple choice question 1 from the 2017 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2017 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 1 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2017 • BIOLOGY • objective

Data on a hypothetical population are given below. - Survival probability from birth to age 1: 0.80 - Survival probability from age 1 to age 2: 0.60 - Survival probability from age 2 to age 3: 0.40 - Average number of female offspring produced per female at ages 1, 2 and 3 are respectively 1.2, 2.5 and 1.0. Assuming no reproduction after age 3, calculate the net reproductive rate \(R_0\) for the population and state whether the population is expected to increase, decrease or remain stable.

Answer Options

A. R_0 = 2.80 (approximately) and the population will increase.
B. R_0 = 3.10 (approximately) and the population will increase.
Correct Answer C. R_0 = 2.35 (approximately) and the population will increase.
D. R_0 = 1.90 (approximately) and the population will decrease.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
R_0 = 2.35 (approximately) and the population will increase.

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