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Question 5A group of organisms that can mate with one another and all live in the same general area is known as a:speciesbiospherepopulationcommunityecosystem

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Question 5

A group of organisms that can mate with one another and all live in the same general area is known as a:
species
biosphere
population
community
ecosystem

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Solution

To answer the question, we need to define the terms given in the options and identify which one correctly represents the definition provided.

Definitions of Terms

  1. Species: A group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.
  2. Biosphere: The global sum of all ecosystems; the zone of life on Earth.
  3. Population: A group of individuals of the same species that live in the same area at the same time.
  4. Community: An assembly of different populations that live in a defined area and interact with one another.
  5. Ecosystem: A community of living organisms along with the non-living components of their environment interacting as a system.

Analysis

From these definitions:

  • The term that describes a group of organisms that can mate with one another is species.
  • Those that can mate and live in a specific area is better described by population.

Conclusion

Since the question emphasizes that the organisms can interbreed and live in a general area, the most appropriate answer is population.

Final Answer

Population

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