Which ones are true about interdependence (a) one is benefited and other unaffected in mutualism (b) Both partners are benefited in commensalism (c) One kills and feeds on another in predation (d) Both partners are benefited in symbiosis

a and b only

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a and c only

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b and c only

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c and d only

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b and d only

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Solution

The correct option is D c and d only
i) Mutualism is a type of relationship which is only beneficial to both the organisms.
ii) Competition is a type of relationship which is harmful to both the organisms.
iii) Parasitism is a type of relationship which is beneficial for one organism but harmful to the other.
iv) Predation is a type of relationship which is beneficial for one organism but inhibits the growth of the other.
v) Commensalism is a type of relationship which is beneficial for one organism and has no effect on the other organism. Therefore, the options C and D are only true.

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Q. Which ones are true about interdependence?
(a) One is benefitted and other unaffected in mutualism
(b) Both partners are benefitted in commensalism
(c) One kills and feeds on another in predation
(d) Both partners are benefitted in symbiosis

Q. Which ones are true about interdependence?
(a) One is benefitted and other unaffected in mutualism.
(b) Both partners are benefitted in commensalism.
(c) One kills and feeds on another in predation.
(d) Both partners are benefitted in symbiosis.

Which of the following statements regarding species interdependence are true?
I. An association of two species where one is benefitted and the other remains unaffected is called mutualism
II. An interspecific association where both partners derive benefit from each other is called as commensalism.
III. A direct food relation between two species of animals in which one kills and feeds on another is known as predation.
IV. Neutralism is where neither population affects the other.

Q. Which of the following statements regarding species interdependence are true?
A. An association of two species where one is benefited and other remains unaffected is called mutualism.
B. An interspecific association where both partners derive benefit from each other is called commensalism.
C. A direct food relation between two species of animals in which one animal kills and feeds on another is referred as predation.
D. A relationship between two species of organism where both the partners are benefited from each other is called as symbiosis.

Q. In both commensalism and amensalism only one species benefits and the interaction is detrimental to the other species

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