Which of the Following Is Not an Example of Mutualism

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of mutualism?

• A) Bacteria that gives you an ear infection
• B) Bacteria living in the intestines that aids with digestion
• C) Bees transferring pollen from plant to plant
• D) Cattle egret eating parasites off of cattle
• E) Protozoa that digest wood in the gut of the termite

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

The cost of producing one additional unit of a product, critical for decision-making in production.

Total Cost

The sum of fixed and variable costs incurred in the production of goods or services.

Output

The total quantity of goods or services produced by an individual, firm, or country within a certain period.

Diminishing Marginal Returns

A principle in economics that indicates a decreasing level of incremental output for each additional unit of input, after a certain point.