JAMB Biology 2011 Question 28

Question 28

Ecological Associations

In nature, plants and animals are perpectually engaged in mutualism because

  1. A.they utilize respiratory wastes of each other
  2. B.they are neighbours
  3. C.they are rivals
  4. 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.