MHT CET Biology question

Which of the following statements regarding species interdependence are true?

(A)An association of two species where one is benefitted 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 parasitism
(D)A relationship between two organisms of different species where both the organisms are benefitted from each other is called symbiosisCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

A relationship benefiting both species is mutualism (symbiosis); one-benefited-one-unaffected is commensalism, so (a) and

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