Apopulation is correctly defined as having which of the following characteristics?
i. inhabiting the same general area
ii. individuals belonging to the same species
iii. possessing a constant and uniform density and dispersion
a) i only
b) iii only
c) i and ii only
d) ii and iii only
e) i, ii, and iii

The correct option is C.

Explanation:

In an ecosystem, a population refers to a group of organisms of the same species, which live in the same environment and interact with one another. For instance, we can have a population of frog living in a pond or a population of lions living in a particular forest.

The characteristics of a population include the following:

1. A population is usually make up of living organism of the same specie.

2.. A population of living organism usually live together in the same area, interacting with one another.

c genetic engineering

well, that's easy; the answer's c, "it reduces contamination of the water and substrate of the estuary."