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Which of the following occurs when one population produces a substance inhibitory to other populations?
Question

Which of the following occurs when one population produces a substance inhibitory to other populations?

A.

Commensalism

B.

Amensalism

C.

Neutralism

D.

Mutualism

Correct option is B

The correct answer is: B) Amensalism Explanation: Amensalism is a type of interaction where one species is inhibited or destroyed while the other remains unaffected.
Information Booster:
Penicillin-producing fungi inhibit bacteria (classic example of amensalism).
In mutualism, both species benefit; in commensalism, one benefits and the other is unaffected.

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