Multiple choice

Match the following items given

Column-I Column-II
1. Parasitism A. Advantageous for both A and B
2. Commensalism B. Harmful for both A and B
3. Predation C. Advantageous for A but harmful for B
4. Mutualism D. Advantageous for A but inhibitory for B
5. Competition E. Advantageous for A and has no effects on B

  1. 1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - C, 4 - D, 5 - E

  2. 1 - D, 2 - B, 3 - A, 4 - D, 5 - C

  3. 1 - C, 2 - E, 3 - D, 4 - A, 5 - B

  4. 1 - B, 2 - C, 3 - A, 4 - E, 5 - D

  5. 1 - E, 2 - A, 3 - B, 4 - C, 5 - D
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Parasitism is more difficult to describe. However a parasite defines an organism which is in continues intimate association with other organism called host upon which it is metabolically dependent directly or indirectly. Commensalism considered as a loose association in which two animals of different species lived together without being either metabolically dependent on one or both organisms may receive some benefits from the association. Predation is a type of symbiotic association between two different organisms where one acts as predator that seizes & feeds on other organism which acts as prey. Mutualism is an association between two organisms of two different species where both organisms are benefited from the relationship. Competition is an association between organisms for resources like food, shelter and so on where both may causes harm to each other.

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