Some fungi grow in association with plant roots. The fungi absorb water and minerals from the soil and share them with the plant. The plant provides the fungi with carbohydrates produced during photosynthesis. This is an example of

A. mutualism.

B. parasitism.

C. competition.

D. predation.

Question

Some fungi grow in association with plant roots. The fungi absorb water and minerals from the soil and share them with the plant. The plant provides the fungi with carbohydrates produced during photosynthesis. This is an example of
 
 A. mutualism. 
 
 B. parasitism. 
 
 C. competition. 
 
 D. predation.

kainui · Answer

Which answers do you think you can eliminate immediately from prior knowledge?

anonymous · Answer

c and d

kainui · Answer

Good. Now the difference between mutualism and parasitism is that mutualism gives a mutual benefit to both organisms while parasitism involves one being a parasite and preying on the other in a way that is less harmful than predation.

anonymous · Answer

is it a