Select the correct answer
Flagellates are microbes that have a rod-shaped flagellum that helps with their locomotion. Certain flagellates reside inside termites. These
Magellates provide enzymes for the termites to digest cellulose, which helps them survive. In turn, the termites provide nourishment to these
Magellates. Termites need cellulose for their survival and flagellates obtain nutrition only from termites. Which statement can be true about
the association between these microbes and termites?
A The flagellates share a facultative mutualistic association with the termites.
B. The flagellates and termites share an obligate mutualistic association
OC. The flagellates share an obligate parasitic association with the termites
D. The flagellates and termites share a commensal association
OL The flagellates and termites share a facultative parasitic association