Question

1. bacteria called rhizobia live within nodules in the roots of legumes (beans, peas, etc.). the rhizobia fix nitrogen compounds that help the plant grow and compete with other plants, and the plants provide the bacteria with carbohydrates in the form of organic acids. choose the answer from the drop - down menu that correctly completes the sentence. the interaction between the bacteria and the plants is best described as predation competition mutualism parasitism

Explanation:

In mutualism, both organisms benefit. Plants provide carbohydrates to rhizobia bacteria, and rhizobia fix nitrogen for the plants' growth. This is a mutually - beneficial relationship. Parasitism is when one organism benefits at the expense of the other. Competition is between organisms for resources. Predation is one organism consuming another.

Answer:

mutualism