Question

what term describes the relationship between mitochondria and the host cell? symbiotic competitive antagonistic parasitic

Explanation:

Mitochondria have a symbiotic relationship with the host cell. In a symbiotic relationship, both organisms benefit. Mitochondria provide energy (in the form of ATP) to the host cell through cellular respiration. In return, the host cell provides mitochondria with a protected environment and the necessary nutrients.

• Competitive relationship: Organisms compete for the same resources (e.g., food, space). This is not the case for mitochondria and the host cell.
• Antagonistic relationship: One organism is harmed while the other benefits. Mitochondria do not harm the host cell.
• Parasitic relationship: One organism (parasite) benefits at the expense of the other (host). Mitochondria do not harm the host cell; instead, they have a mutually - beneficial relationship.

Answer:

symbiotic