Which of the following best describes the relationship between the bacteria in the nodules of the bean plant and the plant itself?

A.
Neutral: neither the bacteria nor the bean plant benefits or is harmed

B.
Parasitic: the bacteria benefit but cause damage to the bean plant

C.
Mutualistic: both the bacteria and the bean plant benefit

D.
Predatory: the bean plant consumes the bacteria for its nutrition

Question

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the bacteria in the nodules of the bean plant and the plant itself?
 
 A.
Neutral: neither the bacteria nor the bean plant benefits or is harmed
 
 B.
Parasitic: the bacteria benefit but cause damage to the bean plant
 
 C.
Mutualistic: both the bacteria and the bean plant benefit
 
 D.
Predatory: the bean plant consumes the bacteria for its nutrition

e.mccormick · Answer

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