Which of the Following Is Not an Example of a Mutualism

question 29

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

Subsidiary's Net Assets

The total assets minus the total liabilities of a subsidiary, representing the net worth of the subsidiary from the perspective of a parent company.

Carrying Amount

The value of an asset or liability as recorded on the balance sheet, taking into account depreciation, amortization, and impairment losses.

Double Counting

An error in calculation or analysis occurring when the same item or transaction is counted more than once, leading to inaccurate results or conclusions.

Consolidation

The process of combining the financial statements of two or more entities into one set of financial statements, as if they were a single entity.