Unit 5 Review: Commensalism, Mutualism, & Parasitism

What type of relationship exists when one organism benefits while the other is unaffected?

• Parasitism

• Commensalism

• Mutualism

• Coevolution

In which relationship do both organisms benefit from the interaction?

• Mutualism

• Parasitism

• Commensalism

• Competition

The relationship between a tick and a deer is an example of:

• Commensalism

• Coevolution

• Parasitism

• Mutualism

Which relationship describes species evolving in response to changes in each other over time?

• Symbiosis

• Parasitism

• Commensalism

• Coevolution

The relationship between clownfish and sea anemones is an example of:

• Parasitism

• Commensalism

• Competition

• Mutualism

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Birds nesting in trees without affecting the tree's health is an example of:

• Competition

• Parasitism

• Commensalism

• Mutualism

What type of relationship exists when one organism lives on or inside another organism and causes harm?

• Parasitism

• Commensalism

• Mutualism

• Coevolution

The relationship between bees and flowers is classified as:

• Commensalism

• Mutualism

• Parasitism

• Competition

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Which term describes a relationship that is beneficial but not essential for survival?

• Obligate relationship

• Parasitic relationship

• Facultative relationship

• Competitive relationship

The remora fish attaching itself to sharks is an example of:

• Mutualism

• Parasitism

• Competition

• Commensalism