Study the four statements (a–d) given below and select the two correct ones out of them:

a: A lion eating a deer and a sparrow feeding on grain are ecologically similar in being consumers
b: Predator starfish Pisaster helps in maintaining species diversity of some invertebrates
c: Predators ultimately lead to the extinction of prey species
d: Production of chemicals such as nicotine and strychnine by plants is metabolic disorder

The two correct statements are:
1. a and d
2. a and b
3. b and c
4. c and d

Subtopic:  Population Interactions: Predation |
 68%
From NCERT
AIPMT - 2010
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

Which one of the following is most appropriately defined:

1. Amensalism is a relationship in which one species is benefited whereas the other is unaffected
2. Predator is an organism that catches and kills other organism for food.
3. Parasite is an organism which always lives inside the body of another organism and may kill it.
4. Host is an organism which provides food to another organism.
Subtopic:  Population Interactions: Predation |
 68%
From NCERT
AIPMT - 2010
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh
Hints
To view explanation, please take trial in the course.
NEET 2023 - Target Batch - Aryan Raj Singh

Praying mantis is a good example of:

1. Mullerian mimicry

2. Warning colouration

3. Social insects

4. Camouflage

Subtopic:  Population Interactions: Predation |
AIPMT - 2006
Please attempt this question first.
Hints

advertisementadvertisement