Which of the following best defines a cohort?
A) a group of individuals that inhabits a small isolated region within the range for the species
B) all of the individuals that are annually added to a population by birth and immigration
C) the reproductive males and females within the population
D) a group of the individuals from the same age group, from birth until they are all dead
E) the number of individuals that annually die or emigrate out of a population

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A cohort refers to individuals from the same age group, from birth until they all die. This group is important for studying population dynamics and examining patterns of mortality and survivorship.

Which of the Following Best Defines a Cohort