Question

The relationship exemplified by bees consuming nectar and carrying pollen from one flower to another is known as: A. Commensalism B. Parasitism C. Mutualism D. Predation E. Competition

Answer 1

Answer:

C

Explanation:

Ecological relationships exist between organisms in an ecosystem. MUTUALISM is one of these ecological relationships in which both organisms involved benefits from the relationship. It usually occurs in a way that the actions of one favors the other.

In this example, the bees feed on nectar produced by the flower a plant and carries pollen along when it feeds on the nectar produced by the flower of another plant. The bees are getting fed, thanks to the plant, while the plant is getting cross-pollinated, thanks to the bee.