Podcast
Questions and Answers
Which of the following best describes commensalism?
Which of the following best describes commensalism?
- A type of symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit
- A type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is unaffected (correct)
- A type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is harmed
- A type of symbiotic relationship where both organisms are harmed
What is an example of commensalism?
What is an example of commensalism?
- A parasite and its host, where the parasite benefits at the expense of the host
- A lion and a zebra, where the lion hunts and preys on the zebra for food
- A shark and a remora fish, where the fish attaches itself to the shark and feeds on the shark's leftovers (correct)
- A bee and a flower, where the bee collects nectar from the flower and helps in pollination
What is the outcome for the organism that benefits in a commensalism relationship?
What is the outcome for the organism that benefits in a commensalism relationship?
- It becomes harmed or negatively affected by the other organism
- It gains nutrients and resources from the other organism (correct)
- It becomes dependent on the other organism for survival
- It gains a competitive advantage over other organisms
Which of the following is an example of commensalism?
Which of the following is an example of commensalism?
What is the outcome for the organism that benefits in a commensalism relationship?
What is the outcome for the organism that benefits in a commensalism relationship?
Which of the following best describes commensalism?
Which of the following best describes commensalism?