Botany-(general)
NEET Botany (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
If a predator in a rocky intertidal community overexploits its prey leading to prey extinction, what is the likely outcome for the predator population?
A
The predator population will also become extinct.
B
The predator population will increase indefinitely.
C
The predator population will stabilize without prey.
D
The predator population will find alternative prey and thrive.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to the NCERT context, if a predator overexploits its prey leading to prey extinction, the predator will also become extinct due to lack of food.
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