Botany-(general)
NEET Botany (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12
Assertion (A): The removal of a predator can lead to the extinction of multiple prey species. | Reason (R): Predators help in maintaining species diversity by controlling prey population competition.
A
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C
A is true but R is false.
D
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The removal of predators like the starfish Pisaster in experiments has shown that multiple prey species can become extinct due to increased competition, supporting the role of predators in maintaining species diversity.
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