Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Oligotrophs can grow in environments with very low levels of nutrients
Statement (II): Oligotrophs exhibit slow growth, low rate of metabolism and low population density as compared to copiotrophs
In light of the above statements,choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
• C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
• D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.

Hint:

The prefix "oligo-" means few or small, indicating that oligotrophs are adapted to environments with very few nutrients, resulting in slow growth and low metabolic rates.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B