Which of the Following Statements is TRUE

Question

Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A)Both members are harmed in a symbiotic relationship.
B)Members of a symbiotic relationship cannot live without each other.
C)A parasite is not in symbiosis with its host.
D)Symbiosis always refers to different organisms living together and benefiting from each other.
E)At least one member must benefit in a symbiotic relationship.

Accepted Answer

Symbiosis refers to a close and long-term interaction between two different species, in which both members are affected in some way. However, at least one member of the relationship benefits, which distinguishes it from other types of interactions like competition or predation. Parasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship in which one member (the parasite) benefits at the expense of the other member (the host). Mutualism is another type of symbiotic relationship in which both members benefit from each other.