Mutualism

Description: Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship in which both organisms benefit from the association. This quiz will test your understanding of mutualism and its various forms.
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Which of the following is an example of mutualism?

  1. A bee pollinating a flower

  2. A lion preying on a gazelle

  3. A tapeworm living in a human's intestine

  4. A virus infecting a cell


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In mutualism, both organisms benefit from the association. In the case of a bee pollinating a flower, the bee gets nectar and pollen from the flower, while the flower gets its pollen distributed to other flowers, which helps it to reproduce.

What is the term for a mutualistic relationship in which one organism provides food for the other?

  1. Trophallaxis

  2. Commensalism

  3. Parasitism

  4. Amensalism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Trophallaxis is a type of mutualistic relationship in which one organism provides food for the other. This is often seen in social insects, such as ants and bees, where workers share food with the queen and other members of the colony.

Which of the following is an example of a mutualistic relationship between two plants?

  1. Mistletoe growing on a tree

  2. Dodder growing on a plant

  3. Lichen growing on a rock

  4. Algae growing on a coral reef


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lichen is a mutualistic relationship between a fungus and an alga. The fungus provides a home for the alga, while the alga provides food for the fungus through photosynthesis.

What is the term for a mutualistic relationship in which one organism provides shelter for the other?

  1. Inquilinism

  2. Commensalism

  3. Parasitism

  4. Amensalism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Inquilinism is a type of mutualistic relationship in which one organism provides shelter for the other. This is often seen in animals, such as birds that build nests in trees, or fish that live in coral reefs.

Which of the following is an example of a mutualistic relationship between an animal and a plant?

  1. A bee pollinating a flower

  2. A lion preying on a gazelle

  3. A tapeworm living in a human's intestine

  4. A virus infecting a cell


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In mutualism, both organisms benefit from the association. In the case of a bee pollinating a flower, the bee gets nectar and pollen from the flower, while the flower gets its pollen distributed to other flowers, which helps it to reproduce.

What is the term for a mutualistic relationship in which one organism provides transportation for the other?

  1. Phoresy

  2. Commensalism

  3. Parasitism

  4. Amensalism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phoresy is a type of mutualistic relationship in which one organism provides transportation for the other. This is often seen in animals, such as mites that attach themselves to insects or birds, or barnacles that attach themselves to whales.

Which of the following is an example of a mutualistic relationship between two animals?

  1. A clownfish and a sea anemone

  2. A lion preying on a gazelle

  3. A tapeworm living in a human's intestine

  4. A virus infecting a cell


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In mutualism, both organisms benefit from the association. In the case of a clownfish and a sea anemone, the clownfish gets protection from predators by living in the sea anemone's tentacles, while the sea anemone gets food from the clownfish's waste.

What is the term for a mutualistic relationship in which one organism provides a service for the other?

  1. Mutual grooming

  2. Commensalism

  3. Parasitism

  4. Amensalism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mutual grooming is a type of mutualistic relationship in which one organism provides a service for the other, such as grooming each other's fur or feathers.

Which of the following is an example of a mutualistic relationship between a fungus and an animal?

  1. Mycorrhizae

  2. Commensalism

  3. Parasitism

  4. Amensalism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mycorrhizae is a type of mutualistic relationship between a fungus and an animal. The fungus provides the animal with nutrients, while the animal provides the fungus with a home.

What is the term for a mutualistic relationship in which one organism provides a chemical benefit to the other?

  1. Chemical mimicry

  2. Commensalism

  3. Parasitism

  4. Amensalism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chemical mimicry is a type of mutualistic relationship in which one organism provides a chemical benefit to the other, such as producing a chemical that attracts prey or repels predators.

Which of the following is an example of a mutualistic relationship between a bacterium and an animal?

  1. Nitrogen fixation

  2. Commensalism

  3. Parasitism

  4. Amensalism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nitrogen fixation is a type of mutualistic relationship between a bacterium and an animal. The bacterium provides the animal with nitrogen, which is essential for plant growth, while the animal provides the bacterium with a home.

What is the term for a mutualistic relationship in which one organism provides a physical benefit to the other?

  1. Structural support

  2. Commensalism

  3. Parasitism

  4. Amensalism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Structural support is a type of mutualistic relationship in which one organism provides a physical benefit to the other, such as providing support for a plant or an animal.

Which of the following is an example of a mutualistic relationship between a protist and an animal?

  1. Zooxanthellae

  2. Commensalism

  3. Parasitism

  4. Amensalism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Zooxanthellae is a type of mutualistic relationship between a protist and an animal. The protist provides the animal with food through photosynthesis, while the animal provides the protist with a home.

What is the term for a mutualistic relationship in which one organism provides a reproductive benefit to the other?

  1. Pollination

  2. Commensalism

  3. Parasitism

  4. Amensalism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pollination is a type of mutualistic relationship in which one organism provides a reproductive benefit to the other, such as pollinating a flower or dispersing seeds.

Which of the following is an example of a mutualistic relationship between a virus and a bacterium?

  1. Lysogeny

  2. Commensalism

  3. Parasitism

  4. Amensalism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lysogeny is a type of mutualistic relationship between a virus and a bacterium. The virus integrates its DNA into the bacterium's DNA, and the bacterium provides the virus with a home.

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