Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Organisms and Populations

Question:

Which of the following option is correct for ammensalism?

Options:

One species is harmed and other is benefitted

One species is harmed and other remains unaffected

One species is benefitted and other remains unaffected are harmed

Both the species

Correct Answer:

One species is harmed and other remains unaffected

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → One species is harmed and other remains unaffected

Ammensalism is an ecological interaction where one species is harmed, while the other species is unaffected. An example of this is Penicillium secretes penicillin, which kills various bacteria