Question

Which of the following statements is TRUE? Which of the following statements is TRUE? At least one member must benefit in a symbiotic relationship. A parasite is not in symbiosis with its host. Members of a symbiotic relationship cannot live without each other. Both members are harmed in a symbiotic relationship. Symbiosis always refers to different organisms living together and benefiting from each other.

Answer 1

A. At least one member must benefit in a symbiotic relationship

Step-by-step explanation:

The best answer here is A. At least one member must benefit in a symbiotic relationship. Symbiosis describes a close relationship between species in which one at least one species benefits. Symbiosis branches into different types such as mutualism (where both species benefit) and commensalism (where one benefits but the other is unharmed).

The second option is not correct as the parasite is benefitting from its host and it is therefore a symbiotic relationship.

The third option is incorrect because both species can survive independently, they simply benefit from having the relationship.

The fourth option is incorrect because one member must benefit and therefore only one (if any) are harmed.

The fifth option is incorrect because not all organisms benefit from symbiotic relationships.

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