Question

Which of the following organism interactions is most similar to cooperation? A. mutualism B. commensalism C. predation D. parasitism

Answer 1

A. mutualism

Step-by-step explanation:

• Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship in which both organisms involved benefit from the relationship.
• Mutualism is the most similar to cooperation since all the organisms involved benefit from the relationship.
• An example of mutualism is that of a goby fish and a shrimp, the shrimp gets a warming of approaching danger while the fish gets a safe retreat and a place to lay its eggs.

Answer 2

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Cooperation is working together to achieve the same goal that is beneficial to the stakeholders. This is similar to mutualism that is a symbiotic relationship between two or more organisms of different species from which they all benefit. An example of mutualism is the interaction between fungi and algae that create lichen.