Tree Sloths Feed on Leaves and Buds,which Are Digested by Bacteria

question 101

Multiple Choice

Tree sloths feed on leaves and buds,which are digested by bacteria that inhabit the sloth's large stomach.While in a tree,the sloth is difficult for predators to find because it is tinted green from the cyanobacteria that live in its fur.A variety of nonbiting insects also live in the fur,but they appear to have no effect on the sloth.Based on this information,one can say that the sloth has mutualistic interactions with the _______ and the _______.

• A) leaves and buds;digestive bacteria
• B) digestive bacteria;cyanobacteria
• C) cyanobacteria;insects
• D) leaves and buds;insects
• E) leaves and buds;cyanobacteria

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Definitions:

Specialized Cell

A cell that has differentiated to perform a specific function in the body, such as a neuron or a red blood cell.

Tissue

An ensemble of similar cells and their extracellular matrix from the same origin that perform a specific function.

Substance

A particular kind of matter with uniform properties.

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