Question 28
Ecological AssociationsIn nature, plants and animals are perpectually engaged in mutualism because
- A.they utilize respiratory wastes of each other
- B.they are neighbours
- C.they are rivals
- D.all animals rely on food produced by plants.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (they utilize respiratory wastes of each other)
Explanation
Plants use the carbon (IV) oxide animals breathe out for photosynthesis, and animals use the oxygen plants give off. Each benefits from the other's waste.