Question

Competition is having in between two organism:

(a) Negative effects on both

(b) Positive effects on both

(c) On one positive and on other negative

(d) No one is either positively or negatively affected

I have been asked this question in an international level competition.

My doubt is from Major Classes of Interactions in Mixed Cultures topic in division Mixed Cultures & Traditional Industrial Bioprocesses of Bioprocess Engineering

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

(a) Negative effects on both

Explanation:

In ecology and bioprocess engineering, competition refers to an interaction between two organisms (or species) in which both individuals or species compete for the same limited resources, such as nutrients, space, or light. The effect of competition is typically negative for both organisms involved, as they both experience reduced access to the resources they need for survival, growth, or reproduction.

So, the interaction in competition results in negative effects on both organisms, as both are harmed by the reduced availability of resources.

This type of interaction is considered a "negative-negative" relationship, where both competitors are disadvantaged by the interaction.