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Lesson 60: Mutualism

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

A lichen is composed of two organisms, an alga and a fungus, which depend on each other for survival. This relationship is called -

a)

commensalistic.

b)

partially obligate.

c)

facultative.

d)

obligate.

2.

In an obligate relationship, the organisms -

a)

participate in the relationship, but do not have to in order to survive.

b)

do not have a direct relationship.

c)

depend on each other for survival.

d)

harm one another.

3.

Symbiosis refers to two organisms' -

a)

living separately.

b)

interacting in a predator-prey relationship.

c)

being of the same species.

d)

living together.

4.

_________________ are fungi that live on the roots of plants and aid in nutrient uptake.

a)

protozoa

b)

lichen

c)

mycorrhizae

d)

chanterelles

5.

A(n) __________________ is an animal that consumes only plants.

a)

herbivore

b)

omnivore

c)

carnivore

d)

autotroph

6.

An example of a mutualistic relationship is one between -

a)

a mosquito and a human.

b)

a fox and a rabbit.

c)

a tick and a dog.

d)

a honeybee and a flower.

7.

Mycorrhizal ____________ have a mutualistic relationship with plants as they grow on most plant roots and aid in absorption.

a)

protozoa

b)

fungi

c)

algae

d)

enzymes

8.

Select all answers below that describe the relationship between a rhinoceros and a bird that eats flies and parasites from the rhinoceros's skin.

a)

Parasitic

b)

Facultative

c)

Mutualistic

d)

Partially obligate

9.

The microorganisms that occupy the digestive system of herbivores benefit from the relationship by -

a)

obtaining nutrients from the materials consumed by the herbivore.

b)

feeding on the herbivore's tissues.

c)

obtaining oxygen from the herbivore.

d)

causing illness to the herbivore.

10.

In a facultative relationship, the organisms -

a)

harm one another.

b)

depend on each other for survival.

c)

do not have a direct relationship.

d)

participate in the relationship but do not have to in order to survive.