NEETBiologyOrganisms and PopulationsMCQ+4 / −1
Which one of the following population
interactions is widely used in medical science
for the production of antibiotics?
- ACommensalism
- BMutualism
- CParasitism
- DAmensalism
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Correct answer: D
In amensalism, one species is harmed whereas the other is unaffected. Antibiosis also shows this feature where the antibiotics released by the microbial group (Penicillium) Has affect on other microbes (such as Staphylococcus.
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