NEET Biology question

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Which of the following statements regarding species interdependence are true? I. An Association of two species where one is benefitted and other remains unaffected is called mutualism. II. An interspecific association where both partners derive benefit from each other is called commensalism. III. A direct food relation between two species of animals in which one animal kills and feeds on another is referred as predation. IV. A relationship between two species of organisms where both are partners are benefitted from each other is called symbiosis.

Answer: (B)

Solution

Statement I incorrectly labels commensalism as mutualism, and Statement II incorrectly labels mutualism as commensalism, so both I and II are false;

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