Question

Insects often act as pollinators for plants. In turn, plants provide these insects with food. What kind of a relationship exists between the insects and the plants?

Answer 1

This would be a relation ship of either mutualism or symbiosis

Answer 2

Answer:

In this case mutualism is the relationship between Insects and plants

Explanation:

The pollination is mutualism because it involves two species interaction that is benefic. There is an interaction involving the exchange of food and the possibility of reproduction by the transfer of gametes. This relation implies benefits for both species. The advantage for the plant is the possibility to produce more number and more viable offspring, the advantage for the insects pollinators include food (pollen and nectar).