Question

How are algae and polyps related?(1 point) Responses The polyps embed themselves in the flesh of the algae. The polyps embed themselves in the flesh of the algae. The polyps receive carbon dioxide from the algae. The polyps receive carbon dioxide from the algae. The polyps get most of their food from the algae. The polyps get most of their food from the algae. The polyps receive shelter from the algae.

Answer 1

The correct response is: The polyps get most of their food from the algae.

This relationship is often described in the context of coral reefs, where corals (which are polyps) have a symbiotic relationship with zooxanthellae, a type of algae. The algae perform photosynthesis and provide nutrients to the polyps, while the polyps provide the algae with a protected environment and the compounds they need for photosynthesis.