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