NEETZoologyOrganisms and Populations
Challenges in Mutualism Consequences A. Change in Pollinator Behavior 1. Failure in Pollination B. Evolutionary Mismatch 2. Mutualism Breakdown C. Presence of Cheaters 3. Loss of mutual benefits D. Breakdown of Mutualism 4. Pollinator Cheats Without Helping Plant
Options
- AA - 2, B - 1, C - 3, D - 4
- BA - 4, B - 2, C - 1, D - 3
- CA - 3, B - 4, C - 2, D - 1
- DA - 1, B - 2, C - 4, D - 3
Correct answer
D. A - 1, B - 2, C - 4, D - 3
Step-by-step solution
A change in pollinator behavior can lead to failure in pollination. Evolutionary mismatches may cause mutualism breakdown. The presence of cheaters results in the pollinator benefiting without aiding the plant, and the breakdown of mutualism leads to the loss of mutual benefits.