Quiz about Symbiosis

Question 1

Yucca flowers are pollinated by yucca moths. The moths lay their eggs in the flowers where the larvae hatch and eat some of the developing seeds. Both species benefit.

Accepted Answer

mutualism

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parasitism

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commensalism

Question 2

A bee and a flower work together to benefit each other. This is an example of _________________. The bee helps the flower by pollinating it and the flower helps the bee by providing it with nectar.

Accepted Answer

mutual relationship

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commensal relationship

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parasitic relationship

Question 3

How is commensalism different from mutualism?

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In commensalism, one species benefits while the other is unharmed; in mutualism, both species benefit

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In commensalism, one species is harmed while the other benefits; in mutualism, both species benefit

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In commensalism, neither species is harmed; in mutualism, one species is harmed

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In commensalism, both species benefit; in mutualism, one species is harmed

Question 4

When a honeybee pollinates flowers, the bee gets access to nectar, while the flowers gain the chance to reproduce. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Mutualism

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Amensalism

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Commensalism

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Parasitism

Question 5

Remoras are fish that swim alongside sharks, eating scraps that the sharks leave behind. This is an example of:

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Commensalism

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Amensalism

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Parasitism

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Mutualism

Question 6

Barnacles create home sites by attaching themselves to whales. This relationship neither harms nor benefits the whales.

Accepted Answer

commensalism

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parasitism

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mutualism

Question 7

Mistletoe extracts water and nutrients from a spruce tree. The spruce tree is harmed.

Accepted Answer

parasitism

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commensalism

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mutualism

Question 8

The stork uses it saw-like bill to cut up the dead animals it eats. As a result, the dead animal carcass is accessible to some bees for food and egg laying. The relationship neither harms nor benefits the stork.

Accepted Answer

commensalism

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parasitism

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mutualism

Question 9

Hermit Crabs live in shells made and then abandoned by snails.

Accepted Answer

Commensalism

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Parasitism

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Competition

Question 10

Which of the following shows the symbiotic relationship between the Rodent and the Bird?

Accepted Answer

Competition

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Mutualism

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Commensalism

Question 11

The hermit crab carrying the sea anemone on its back.

Accepted Answer

mutualism

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commensalism

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parasitism

Question 12

Bees and a flower

Accepted Answer

mutualism

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commensalism

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parasitism

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of mutualism in a symbiotic relationship?

Accepted Answer

B) A bee pollinating a flower

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A) A tapeworm living in a human's intestine

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C) A barnacle attached to a whale

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D) A lion hunting a zebra

Question 14

In a symbiotic relationship, what is the primary benefit for the clownfish living among sea anemones?

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A) The clownfish receives protection from predators

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B) The clownfish gains nutrients from the anemone

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C) The clownfish helps the anemone to photosynthesize

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D) The clownfish cleans the anemone

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the relationship between nitrogen-fixing bacteria and leguminous plants?

Accepted Answer

C) Mutualism, where both the bacteria and the plant benefit

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A) Parasitism, where the bacteria harm the plant

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B) Commensalism, where the bacteria benefit without affecting the plant

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D) Competition, where both the bacteria and the plant compete for resources

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