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Which statement describes how mutualism and commensalism are similar?

A.
At least one organism is hurt or harmed by the relationship.
B.
The relationship is beneficial to neither organism.
C.
At least one organism benefits from the relationship.
D.
The relationship benefits both organism.

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D. the relationship benefits both organisms. its mutual
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Answer:

C. At least one organism benefits from the relationship.

Step-by-step explanation:

In mutualism both organisms benefit from the relationship while in commensalism only one organism benefits but the other one is not harmed. Thus, at least one benefits.

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