STANDARDBotany-Ecology
STANDARD Botany Population Interactions MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
Which one of the following population interactions is widely used in medical science for the production of antibiotics
A
Amensalism
B
Parasitism
C
Mutualism
D
Commensalism
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Amensalism is an association between organisms of two different species in which one is inhibited or destroyed and the other is unaffected. The classic demonstration of antibiotics is the destructive effect that the bread mould Penicillium has upon certain bacteria.
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