Question

Which one is an example of mutualism?

(a) Mycorrhiza
(b) Orchid and Bee
(c) Fig tree and wasp
(d) Epiphytes.

• A. a and b
• B. b and d
• C. a and c
• D. a, b and c

Answer 1

The correct option is A a and b

Orchids and orchid bees are a classic example of mutualism. The flowers depend on the bees to pollinate them so they can reproduce and, in return, the bees get fragrance compounds they use during courtship displays and mycorrhizae are symbiotic relationships that form between fungi and plants. The fungi colonize the root system of a host plant, providing increased water and nutrient absorption capabilities while the plant provides the fungus with carbohydrates formed from photosynthesis.

So, the correct option is - 'A and b'.