Symbiosis Quiz

What is symbiosis?

• A type of plant

• A permanent relationship between two or more different organisms

• A scientific instrument

• A biological theory

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Based on the hint in the picture, which of the following is an example of a symbiotic relationship?

• A fish swimming alone in the ocean

• A bird eating seeds from a feeder

• A clownfish living among sea anemone tentacles

• A tree growing in a forest

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What is commensalism in symbiosis?

• A relationship where both organisms are harmed

• A relationship where one organism benefits and the other is significantly harmed

• A relationship where one organism benefits and the other is neither harmed nor helped

• A relationship where both organisms benefit

Which of the following best describes the relationship between barnacles and whales as given in the image?

• Parasitism, because the barnacles harm the whale

• Mutualism, because both the barnacles and the whale benefit

• Commensalism, because the barnacles benefit while the whale is not affected

• Predation, because the barnacles feed on the whale

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What is parasitism in the context of symbiosis?

• A) A relationship where both organisms are harmed.

• B) A relationship where both organisms benefit.

• C) A relationship where one organism benefits and the other is unharmed.

• D) A relationship where one organism benefits and the other is harmed.

What is Mutualism in the context of Symbiosis?

• A relationship where only one organism benefits.

• A relationship where both organisms are harmed.

• A relationship where both organisms benefit.

• A relationship where neither organism is affected.

Which example illustrates Mutualism?

• A sea anemone stinging a clown fish.

• A clown fish cleaning debris from the sea anemone.

• A sea anemone eating a clown fish.

• A clown fish harming the sea anemone.

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Which symbiotic relationship is characterized by one organism being harmed and the other benefiting?

• Commensalism

• Mutualism

• Parasitism

• Predation

In which symbiotic relationship do both organisms benefit?

• Mutualism

• Parasitism

• Commensalism

• Amensalism

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What type of symbiotic relationship is indicated by one organism benefiting while the other is neither harmed nor benefited?

• Mutualism

• Parasitism

• Commensalism

• Competition