Question

Association of two different organisms in which both are benefited is called-
1. Nutrition
2. Parasitic
3. Symbiosis
4. Saprophytic

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Symbiosis

The correct answer is Symbiosis.

• Organisms that live together and share shelter and nutrients is called a symbiotic relationship.
• In a symbiotic relationship, both organisms are benefited.
• Some fungi that live in the roots of trees are an example of a symbiotic relationship.
  • The tree provides nutrients to the fungus and, in return, receives help from it to take up water and nutrients from the soil.
• Lichens are an example of a symbiotic relationship between algae and certain fungi.
  • The fungus provides shelter, water, and minerals to the algae and, in return, the algae provides food which it prepares by photosynthesis.
• Tapeworms that live in the small intestines of animals are an example of a symbiotic relationship.
• The relationship between an anemone and a clownfish is a classic example of symbiosis.

• Nutrition is the process by which the organism ingests, digests, absorbs, transports, and utilizes nutrients and disposes of its end-products.
• The organisms that derive their food from dead and rotten material are called saprophytes.
• The organisms that live on or inside other living organisms to derive their food are called parasites.