23 In any environment or ecosystem, organisms can have several different types of relationships. Three types of relationships ar
e described below. Ecological Relationships Relationship Description Barnacles (small crustaceans) adhere to the skin of a whale in order to be deposited in a new location that is abundant in resources. The whale does not appear to be affected. Fleas attach to the skin of warm-blooded animals, feed on their blood, and make the animals itch. Fungal mycorrhizae live on plant roots and increase the plant's ability to absorb nutrients. The mycorrhizae are provided with carbohydrates from the plant Y Y Z Which of these correctly describes the relationships between the organisms? A X: mutualism Y: parasitism Z: commensalism C X: parasitism Y: commerisallsm Z: mutualism B X, commensalism Y: mutualism Z: parasitism D X: commensalism Y; parasitism Z: mutualism
Temperature: Raising temperature generally speeds up a reaction, and lowering temperature slows down a reaction. However, extreme high temperatures can cause an enzyme to lose its shape (denature) and stop working. pH: Each enzyme has an optimum pH range.
