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)

Question

Responses

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.

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.
A hawk eats a mouse. This kills the mouse, but it also means that the remaining mice will not have to compete as much for food with each other. Based on this information, what is the relationship between the hawk and the mouse? (1 point) Responses The two organisms are in a mutualistic relationship. The two organisms are in a mutualistic relationship. The two organisms are in a competitive relationship. The two organisms are in a competitive relationship. The two organisms are in a predator-prey relationship. The two organisms are in a predator-prey relationship. The two organisms are in a parasitic relationship.

Answer 1

Based on the information provided:

1. The relationship between the algae and the fungi is best described as mutualistic. In this type of relationship, both organisms benefit: the fungi provide nutrients to the algae, while the algae supply energy from sunlight to the fungi.

2. The relationship between the hawk and the mouse is described as a predator-prey relationship. The hawk preys on the mouse, which results in the death of the mouse and impacts the population dynamics of the remaining mice.

So, the answers are:

• The two organisms are in a mutualistic relationship.
• The two organisms are in a predator-prey relationship.

Answer 2

A rat is trying to get food from a garbage can, but is chased away by a crow. The crow eats the food, and the rat must find other food. Based on this information, what is the relationship between the crow and the rat? (1 point)
Responses

The relationship is competitive.
The relationship is competitive.

The relationship is predator-prey.
The relationship is predator-prey.

The relationship is parasitic.
The relationship is parasitic.

The relationship is mutualistic.