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NEET 2023
Exam
NEET
Year
2023
Subject
Zoology
Chapter
Organisms and Populations

NEET 2023 · Zoology · Organisms and Populations

Match List I with List II: List I (Interaction) List II (Species A...

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

  1. AA-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II
  2. BA-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
  3. CA-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
  4. 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.
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