WAEC Biology 1996 Question 38

Question 38

Ecological Associations

What type of relationship exists in the large intestine of the sheep, between bacteria and the sheep?

  1. A.Symbiosis
  2. B.Commensalism
  3. C.Predation
  4. D.Parasitism
  5. E.Saprophytism
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Answer: A (Symbiosis)

Explanation

The bacteria digest cellulose for the sheep and get food and shelter: both gain.