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Which one of the following population interactions is widely used in medical science for production of antibiotics?

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Parasitism
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Mutualism
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Commensalism
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Amensalism
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Solution

The correct option is D Amensalism
Amensalism is the type of population interaction in which one of the species is inhibited or destroyed while other species remain unaffected. Using this type of population interaction, the commercial production of antibiotics is done in medical science which inhibits or kills the pathogen.

Parasitism is the relationship between two species of organisms in which one benefits at the expense of the other.

Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship in which both species are benefitted.

Commensalism is a type of population interaction in which one species benefits while the other species remain unaffected.

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