NEET2023ZoologyOrganisms and PopulationsActual
Match List I with List II: List I (Interaction) List II (Species A and B) A. Mutualism I. +(A), 0(B) B. Commensalism II. -(A), 0(B) C. Amensalism III. +(A), -(B) D. Parasitism IV. +(A), +(B) Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Options
- AA-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
- BA-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
- CA-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
- DA-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
Correct answer
C. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
Step-by-step solution
Mutualism It is beneficial interaction. Both species are benefitted and is given as + and +. Example is mycorrhizae and higher plants. Commensalism This is an interaction where one species is benefitted (+) and other is neutral. Example is epiphytes growing on tree branches. Amensalism This is an interaction where one species is harmed (-) and other is neutral. Example is fungus like Penicillium and bacteria. Parasitism This is a negative interaction. One species (the parasite) is benefitted and the host is harmed.