SCIENCE
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
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Question
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Where different organisms live in a close relationship and at least one organism benefits
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Both organisms benefit from the relationship
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Symbiosis is a close relationship between two species in which at least one species benefits. Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship in which both species benefit. Commensalism is a symbiotic relationship in which one species benefits while the other species is not affected.
Detailed explanation-2: -Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where all species involved benefit from their interactions.
Detailed explanation-3: -Commensalism is when one organism benefits and the other is left unharmed, and mutualism is when both organisms benefit from the interaction.
Detailed explanation-4: -Symbiosis is a term describing any relationship or interaction between two dissimilar organisms. The specific kind of symbiosis depends on whether either or both organisms benefit from the relationship.
Detailed explanation-5: -Commensalism is a relationship between species in which one benefits and the other is unaffected. Humans are host to a variety of commensal bacteria in their bodies that do not harm them but rely on them for survival (e.g. bacteria that consume dead skin).