Which of the Following Is Not an Example of a Mutualism

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of a mutualism?

• A) fungi residing in plant roots, such as endomycorrhizae
• B) rancher ants that protect aphids in exchange for sugar- rich honeydew
• C) birds eating insects jumping out of the path of army ants
• D) bacteria fixing nitrogen in plants

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for integrating sensory information and responding accordingly.

Autonomic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions like heartbeat and digestion.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brainstem down the back, and is encased in the spinal column. It is a crucial part of the central nervous system.

Somatic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of the body's muscles and the transmission of sensory information to the central nervous system.