Coral and Algae Have a Reciprocal Relationship in Which the Algae

question 67

Multiple Choice

Coral and algae have a reciprocal relationship in which the algae perform photosynthesis,providing the coral with some nutrients and helping with the calcification process.In return,the coral provide the algae with certain nutrients and a place to live in a lighted environment.This is an example of a______ relationship.

• A)opportunistic
• B)parasitic
• C)symbiotic
• D)predator/prey

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Definitions:

Photosynthesizes

The act or process by which an organism that contains chlorophyll, such as a green plant, produces organic matter from carbon dioxide and water in the presence of sunlight.

Supergroup

In the context of biology, a high-level taxonomic category above the level of kingdom, used to classify life in a broad scale; or, in other contexts, a term for a highly successful musical collaboration.

Archaeplastida

A major group of eukaryotic organisms that includes red algae, green algae, and land plants, characterized by the presence of plastids with chlorophyll.

Caffeine Consumption

the intake of caffeine, a stimulant drug found in various beverages and foods, which can affect the central nervous system.