I: | Predation |
II: | Commensalism |
III: | Parasitism |
Assertion (A): | A population, growing in natural environmental conditions, remains relatively stable in size before it starts to grow exponentially. |
Reason (R): | During this phase, the organisms are adapting to the environment, synthesizing necessary enzymes, and preparing for rapid growth. |
1. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A). |
2. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A). |
3. | (A) is True, (R) is False. |
4. | (A) is False, (R) is True. |