WAEC Biology 2017 Theory — Question 26
Question 26 of 26 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Biology 2017 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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6(g) A farmer has two plots of land, plots A and B. On plot A, the farmer planted several seeds of maize. On plot B, the farmer planted several seeds of maize and pepper in a small area. What type of competition would be observed on (i) Plot A (ii) Plot B
Model answer
(i) The type of competition that would be observed on plot A would be intraspecific competition, since the plants on plot A are of the same species. (ii) The type of competition that would be observed on plot B is interspecific competition, since plot B has plants of different species.
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