VPH-0067
QUESTION
When an organism adversely affects the environment of another organism it is said to be?
OPTIONS
(A) Neutralism
(B) Mutualism
(C) Antagonistic
(D) Symbiotic
ANSWER
(C) Antagonistic
EXPLANATION
An antagonistic interaction occurs when one organism adversely affects another, for example through inhibitory metabolites or competition. Neutralism implies no effect, while mutualism and symbiosis indicate beneficial association.
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