Symbiotic Relationship Quiz: Questions And Answers

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Take the symbiotic relationship quiz to find out how far your knowledge about mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism extends. A symbiotic relationship is a special type of connection between species and can either be harmful or beneficial to the species, but it is always essential. There are generally three types of relationships, and they are differentiated by who benefits the most in the relationship. Test how well you understand Parasitism, Mutualism, and Commensalism symbiotic relationships by taking up the quiz below.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 
    A lichen is a combination of fungus and algae that lives on the sides of trees, rocks, and other materials. The fungus provides the algae with water and minerals, and the algae use the water and minerals to make food for both organisms. What type of relationship does the lichen represent?
    • A. 

      Parasitism

    • B. 

      Commensalism

    • C. 

      Mutualism

    • D. 

      Amensalism 

  • 2. 
    Which of the following is NOT an example of a symbiotic relationship?
    • A. 

      A mother bear caring for her cub

    • B. 

      Worm living in a cow's intestine

    • C. 

      A bacterial infection

    • D. 

      None of the above

  • 3. 
    When a symbiotic relationship benefits both organisms, it is an example of:
    • A. 

      Commensalism

    • B. 

      Mutualism

    • C. 

      Parasitism

    • D. 

      Amensalism 

  • 4. 
    How does a crocodile benefit from a bird eating from its mouth?
    • A. 

      It gets its teeth cleaned

    • B. 

      It gets to eat the bird

    • C. 

      It gets defense against flies

    • D. 

      None of the above

  • 5. 
    How do people benefit from bacteria in their intestines?
    • A. 

      The bacteria prevent humans from getting sick

    • B. 

      The bacteria allow humans to eat a wider variety of foods

    • C. 

      The bacteria allows humans to long without eating

    • D. 

      None of the above

  • 6. 
    When a symbiotic relationship helps one organism and hurts the other, it is an example of:
    • A. 

      Commensalism

    • B. 

      Mutualism

    • C. 

      Parasitism

    • D. 

      Amensalism 

  • 7. 
    The harmed species in a parasitic relationship is called:
    • A. 

      The occupant

    • B. 

      The parasite

    • C. 

      The host

    • D. 

      None of the above

  • 8. 
    The following picture is an example of what kind of symbiotic relationship?
    • A. 

      Commensalism

    • B. 

      Mutualism

    • C. 

      Parasitism

    • D. 

      Amensalism 

  • 9. 
    The following pictures are an example of what kind of symbiotic relationship?
    • A. 

      Commensalism

    • B. 

      Mutualism

    • C. 

      Parasitism

    • D. 

      None of the above

  • 10. 
    Leeches have been used for medicinal purposes. The leech benefits by getting blood (food) from humans. How do humans benefit from the mutualistic relationship?
    • A. 

      The leech helps improve blood flow in the human

    • B. 

      The leech reduces the human's chance of a bacterial infection

    • C. 

      The leech improves the cosmetic look of the human

    • D. 

      None of the above

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