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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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In interspecific interactions, amensalism describes an ecological relationship where:
Options
A Both species are inhibited
B One species is inhibited while the other remains unaffected
Correct Answer
C Both species benefit
D One species benefits while the other is killed
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Amensalism (-/0) harms one species while leaving the second unaffected (e.g., Penicillium producing antibiotic inhibiting bacteria).

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