Evolution of Cooperation Quiz

What is the term used by scientists to describe cooperation between different species?

• Symbiosis

• Commensalism

• Mutualism

• Parasitism

In the example of lichen, what role does the fungus play in the relationship?

• It competes with the algae for sunlight.

• It provides moisture and vitamins to the algae.

• It protects the algae from predators.

• It consumes the algae entirely.

Why is it challenging for cooperation to evolve in a competitive environment?

• Because cooperation requires conscious decisions by organisms.

• Because there is always an abundance of resources.

• Because cooperation is not beneficial for survival.

• Because fast-eating fungi always outcompete slower ones.

How can slow-eating fungi have an advantage in certain environments?

• They can survive without any algae.

• They can move faster to new patches of algae.

• They allow algae to reproduce, providing a continuous food source.

• They can consume more algae at once.

What is the main reason that cooperation develops in nature according to the video?

• Organisms decide to work together.

• Environmental conditions naturally select for cooperation.

• Mutations always lead to cooperative behavior.

• Cooperation is always more beneficial than competition.