NEET Botany Population Interactions MCQ Question
Which of the following combinations correctly describe different types of population interactions?
Mutualism and Commensalism both benefit one species.
Predation harms the prey while benefiting the predator.
Amensalism involves one species benefiting while harming the other.
In competition, both species lose resources and opportunities.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Predation is defined as an interaction where the predator benefits at the expense of the prey, as mentioned in the NCERT context. While option A is incorrect because mutualism benefits both species, option C incorrectly describes amensalism, which involves one species being harmed while the other is unaffected. Option D is also correct but does not directly relate to the definitions provided in the context.
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