Question

c. c. bees and flowers
d. d. wolves hunting deer

1. in mutualism, which statement is true?

a. a. one organism benefits, the other is harmed
b. b. both organisms are harmed
c. c. both organisms benefit
d. d. neither organism benefits

1. which relationship describes a tapeworm in a human

intestine?
a. a. mutualism
b. b. commensalism
c. c. parasitism
d. d. competition

1. remora fish ride on sharks and eat leftovers from the sharks

meals. the shark is unaffected. this is an example of:
a. a. parasitism
b. b. commensalism
c. c. mutualism
d. d. competition

1. which of the following is not an example of parasitism?

a. a. mistletoe on a tree
b. b. lichen on a rock
c. c. tick on a deer
d. d. tapeworm in a cat
open-ended questions: answer the following questions in
complete sentences.

1. describe a real-life example of mutualism and explain why it is

considered mutualistic.

Explanation:

Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit. For example, bees and flowers. Bees get nectar (food) from flowers, and in return, they help flowers pollinate (reproduce).

Answer:

A real - life example of mutualism is the relationship between bees and flowers. Bees visit flowers to collect nectar, which they use as food. While collecting nectar, pollen sticks to their bodies. When they visit another flower, they transfer this pollen, which helps the flower reproduce (pollination). So, both the bee (gets food) and the flower (gets pollinated for reproduction) benefit from this interaction, making it a mutualistic relationship.