2. How are mutualism and parasitism different?

A. Both organisms benefit in mutualism, while in parasitism only one organism benefits and the other is harmed.

B. Both organisms benefit in parasitism, while in mutualism only one organism benefits.

C. Both organisms benefit in mutualism, while in parasitism one organism benefits, and the other is neither harmed nor benefits.

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Gloria Wiggins

12 April, 13:08

2. How are mutualism and parasitism different?

A. Both organisms benefit in mutualism, while in parasitism only one organism benefits and the other is harmed.

B. Both organisms benefit in parasitism, while in mutualism only one organism benefits.

C. Both organisms benefit in mutualism, while in parasitism one organism benefits, and the other is neither harmed nor benefits.

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Andrea Sanchez · Answer 1

A. Both organisms benefit in mutualism, while in parasitism only one organism benefits and the other is harmed.

Explanation:

Mutualism is a relationship of two organisms wherein both organisms benefit from each other. Parasitism is a relationship of two organisms wherein one organism benefit from the other with harm done.

Alonso Zhang · Answer 2

A) Both organisms benefit in mutualism, while in parasitism only one organism benefits and the other is harmed.