Question

Mutualism is an interaction between two species in which ______.

Options

• Both are benefited.

• Both are harmed.

• One is benefited, and the other is harmed.

• One is benefited, and the other is neither benefited nor harmed.

Answer 1

Mutualism is an interaction between two species in which both are benefited.

Explanation:

Mutualism is often a symbiotic relationship where the organisms live closely together and depend on each other for survival. Examples include lichens, mycorrhizal fungi, and nitrogen-fixing bacteria associated with plants. Both species gain benefits such as food, protection, or nutrients, making this interaction beneficial to both parties.