Under Which of the Following Conditions Would a Mutualistic Relationship

question 46

Multiple Choice

Under which of the following conditions would a mutualistic relationship most likely lead to reciprocal adaptations?

• A) When the mutualism is asymmetrical
• B) When both partners are animals
• C) When one partner is an animal and the other is a plant
• D) When both partners are plants
• E) When increased benefits are gained by greater dependence on the partner

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Definitions:

Independent

A condition where two events have no influence on each other, making their occurrences or outcomes entirely unrelated.

Seat Belts

Safety straps installed in vehicles designed to secure passengers during a collision, reducing the risk of injury or death.

Probability

A measure of the likelihood that a specific event will occur, often expressed as a number between 0 and 1.

Random

Manifesting without any discernible pattern or strategy, happening randomly.