Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of Symbiosis

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of symbiosis?

• A) bacteria in the human colon
• B) tapeworm in the human intestine
• C) tuberculosis in the human lung
• D) protozoa in termites
• E) microbes passing across the placenta to the fetus

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Definitions:

CNS

Central Nervous System, comprised of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and coordinating sensory information and motor commands.

PNS

Stands for Peripheral Nervous System, which includes all the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord.

Plasma Membrane

A bi-layer of lipids and proteins that surrounds a cell, controlling the entry and exit of substances.

Hyperpolarize

To increase the polarization or difference in electric charge across a membrane, typically making it more negative inside compared to outside.