Assertion (A): Amensalism is a negative interaction between two living individuals. Reason (R): In amensalism,

Question

Consider the following statements: 

Assertion (A): Amensalism is a negative interaction between two living individuals. 

Reason (R): In amensalism, alleochemicals are secreted by one individual. 

Select the correct code: 

Codes: 

(a) Both A and R are true, R is correct explanation of A. 

(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A. 

(c) A is true, R is false. 

(d) A is false, R is true.

Answer 1

Correct option:(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

The term ‘ammensalism’ generally refers to the complete or partial inhibition or death of one organism by another through production of some chemicals (allochemicals) as a result of metabolic pathways. In it, none of the organisms gets any benefit. It is more common in microbial world.