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Two organisms are best friends and live together. One provides shelter, water and nutrients, while the other prepares and provides food. Such an association of organisms is termed as

A

A. autotrophy

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B. parasitism

C

C. heterotrophy

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D. symbiosis

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To solve the question, we need to analyze the relationship between the two organisms described: 1. **Understanding the Relationship**: The question states that one organism provides shelter, water, and nutrients, while the other prepares and provides food. This indicates a close relationship where both organisms benefit from each other. 2. **Evaluating the Options**: - **Autotrophy**: This refers to organisms that can produce their own food, such as plants through photosynthesis. Since the question describes a mutual relationship, this option does not fit. - **Parasitism**: In this relationship, one organism benefits at the expense of the other. Since both organisms are benefiting in this scenario, parasitism is not the correct answer. - **Heterotrophy**: Heterotrophs cannot produce their own food and rely on other organisms for sustenance. However, this does not describe a mutual relationship, so it is also not the correct answer. - **Symbiosis**: This term describes a close and often long-term interaction between two different biological species, where both organisms benefit from the relationship. Given that one organism provides shelter and nutrients while the other provides food, this option fits perfectly. 3. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the correct term for the association of the two organisms described in the question is **symbiosis**. ### Final Answer: The association of the two organisms is termed as **symbiosis**.
To solve the question, we need to analyze the relationship between the two organisms described: 1. **Understanding the Relationship**: The question states that one organism provides shelter, water, and nutrients, while the other prepares and provides food. This indicates a close relationship where both organisms benefit from each other. 2. **Evaluating the Options**: - **Autotrophy**: This refers to organisms that can produce their own food, such as plants through photosynthesis. Since the question describes a mutual relationship, this option does not fit. - **Parasitism**: In this relationship, one organism benefits at the expense of the other. Since both organisms are benefiting in this scenario, parasitism is not the correct answer. - **Heterotrophy**: Heterotrophs cannot produce their own food and rely on other organisms for sustenance. However, this does not describe a mutual relationship, so it is also not the correct answer. ...
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