Question

2. How are mutualism and parasitism different?

A. Both organisms benefit in mutualism, while in parasitism only one organism benefits and the other is harmed.
B. Both organisms benefit in parasitism, while in mutualism only one organism benefits.
C. Both organisms benefit in mutualism, while in parasitism one organism benefits, and the other is neither harmed nor benefits.

Answer 1

A. Both organisms benefit in mutualism, while in parasitism only one organism benefits and the other is harmed.

Step-by-step explanation:

Mutualism is a relationship of two organisms wherein both organisms benefit from each other. Parasitism is a relationship of two organisms wherein one organism benefit from the other with harm done.

Answer 2

A) Both organisms benefit in mutualism, while in parasitism only one organism benefits and the other is harmed.