Termites Are Insects That Require the Protozoan Trichonympha in Their

question 73

Multiple Choice

Termites are insects that require the protozoan Trichonympha in their gut to synthesize the enzyme cellulase to degrade the cellulose in wood. The protozoan uses the end products of the cellulose breakdown (glucose) . This is a/an ______ relationship.

• A) mutualistic
• B) parasitic
• C) commensualistic
• D) antagonistic

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