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Social Behavior

Question 22 • Biology A (The Living Earth A)

density-dependentdensity-independent number of mates

Answer
A
density-dependent
B
density-independent

Explanation

The number of mates available can change with how many individuals live in an area. As population density rises, individuals may have more potential mates—or face more competition for them—so this factor depends on population density. Therefore, “number of mates” is density-dependent.

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