Question

1. bacteria live in the digestive system of an antelope. which of the following was described? a. a consumer interacting with a producer b. a producer helping another producer c. a biotic factor interacting with an abiotic factor in its ecosystem d. a biotic factor depending on another biotic factor

Explanation:

• Bacteria and antelope are both living organisms (biotic factors). The bacteria live in the antelope's digestive system, showing one biotic factor (bacteria) depending on another biotic factor (antelope).
• Option A: A consumer (e.g., animal) interacting with a producer (e.g., plant) is not the case here as bacteria - antelope interaction is not consumer - producer.
• Option B: Both bacteria and antelope are not producers (producers are usually plants that make their own food via photosynthesis).
• Option C: There is no abiotic factor (non - living, e.g., water, soil) interaction described in the bacteria - antelope relationship.

Answer:

D. A biotic factor depending on another biotic factor