Organisms and Environment Population Interactions-Mutualism NEET Questions

Biology - Ecology and Environment

Organisms and Environment Population Interactions-Mutualism MCQ Questions


13.
In fig–wasp mutualism, the female wasp uses the fig fruit primarily for:
A.
Oviposition (egg-laying) and nourishment of larvae
B.
Hibernation
C.
Building a nest
D.
Mating only
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ANSWER :
A. Oviposition (egg-laying) and nourishment of larvae
14.
Which statement about lichens is correct?
A.
The alga performs photosynthesis and shares organic food, while the fungus provides shelter, water and minerals
B.
Both partners parasitise each other
C.
Lichens are formed only by red algae and ascomycete fungi
D.
The fungus does photosynthesis and shares food with the alga
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ANSWER :
A. The alga performs photosynthesis and shares organic food, while the fungus provides shelter, water and minerals
15.
The relationship between fig and wasp is described as:
A.
Facultative parasitism
B.
One-to-one obligate mutualism
C.
Brood parasitism
D.
Generalised commensalism
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ANSWER :
B. One-to-one obligate mutualism
16.
Mutualism between fungi and roots of higher plants is termed:
A.
Haustoria
B.
Lichen
C.
Mycorrhiza
D.
Symbiosis nodule
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ANSWER :
C. Mycorrhiza
17.
Co-evolution is BEST exemplified by:
A.
Competition between barnacles
B.
Plant–pollinator mutualism such as fig–wasp
C.
Predator–prey arms race only
D.
Brood parasitism in cuckoo
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ANSWER :
B. Plant–pollinator mutualism such as fig–wasp
18.
Which of the following is true about the Ophrys orchid pollination?
A.
It is self-pollinated
B.
It mimics a female bee to induce pseudocopulation by male bee
C.
It offers nectar as reward
D.
It is wind-pollinated
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ANSWER :
B. It mimics a female bee to induce pseudocopulation by male bee