Question
Some types of algae can grow together with fungi. The fungi provide nutrients from decaying matter to the algae, while the energy the algae get from sunlight is shared with the fungi. Based on this information, how would you describe this relationship? (1 point)
Responses
The fungus is a parasite, and the algae is the host.
The fungus is a parasite, and the algae is the host.
The two organisms are in a mutualistic relationship.
The two organisms are in a mutualistic relationship.
The algae is the predator, and the fungus is the prey.
The algae is the predator, and the fungus is the prey.
The two organisms are in competition.
The two organisms are in competition.
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The correct response is:
The two organisms are in a mutualistic relationship.
In this relationship, both the fungi and the algae benefit: the fungi receive nutrients from decaying matter, while the algae benefit from the sunlight-based energy the fungi help to support.
