HomeTestsSearchRankProfile
easyMCQNEET (UG) 20182026Biology
1 mark

Which one of the following population interactions is widely used in medical science for the production of antibiotics?

  1. A
    Parasitism
  2. B
    Mutualism
  3. C
    Commensalism
  4. D
    Amensalism

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Amensalism is an interaction where one species is harmed while the other is unaffected. A specific subtype, antibiosis, involves the production of chemical substances (antibiotics) by one organism (like Penicillium) that inhibit the growth of or kill other microorganisms.

Practice this question

Try it yourself before checking the explanation above.

Which one of the following population interactions is widely used in medical science for the production of antibiotics?
A
Parasitism
B
Mutualism
C
Commensalism
D
Amensalism

Share This Question

Related Questions

Ready for a Full Test?

Practice with timed mock tests and track your performance across Biology.

Discussion