Question

Study of interaction between the biotic and abiotic components of an environment is called

• A. Ecosystem
• B. Ecology
• C. Symbiosis
• D. Forest

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Ecology

The correct option is (B):
Explanation for the correct option:

1. Ecology can be defined as the study of interaction between the biotic and abiotic components of an environment.
2. In ecology, the ecosystem is the basic unit of study.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

Option (A):

1. A system of living organisms which live in harmony and interact with the environment is called ecosystem.
2. Ecosystem has 2 basic components- Biotic and Abiotic.
3. Biotic components consist of living beings like plants, animals and microbes.
4. Abiotic components include wind, water etc.

Option (C):

1. Interaction in which both organisms live together and benefit from each other is said to be symbiosis.
2. Rhizobium is the bacteria present in the roots of leguminous plants.
3. It fixes atmospheric nitrogen into usable form like ammonia and nitrates which are used by the plants.
4. In return, it absorbs water and nutrients from the plant.

Final answer: Study of interaction between the biotic and abiotic components of an environment is called ecology.