AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ENERGY FLOW AND PRIMARY PRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An organism where one organism benefits and another is harmed
A
Commensalism
B
Parasitism
C
Mutualism
D
Competition
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Parasitism refers to the relationship where one organism benefits from the interaction and the other is harmed. Commensalism is when one organism benefits and the other is left unharmed, and mutualism is when both organisms benefit from the interaction.

Detailed explanation-2: -Parasitism is the interaction between two species where only one benefits from the other organism and the other is harmed in return. The one that benefits from the other organism is called a parasite, while the organism that is being harmed is called a host.

Detailed explanation-3: -Symbiosis refers to a close and prolonged association between two organisms of different species. Mutualism refers to mutually beneficial interactions between members of the same or different species. Mutualistic interactions need not necessarily be symbiotic.

Detailed explanation-4: -They come in a variety of forms, such as parasitism (where one species benefits and the other is harmed) and commensalism (where one species benefits and the other is neither harmed nor helped). Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where all species involved benefit from their interactions.

Detailed explanation-5: -Parasitism-a symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits and the other is harmed. Mutualism-a symbiotic relationship in which both organisms benefit. Commensalism-a symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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