Explain why mutualism is sometimes viewed as ‘reciprocal exploitation’. What will be an ideal response?


In a mutualism, both species benefit from their interaction with each other. But, each species is
seeking to gain more benefit or give up less in the interaction. Thus, there is a constant evolutionary
battle between the two of how little can be given and how much taken before the interaction fails.

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a. A. b. B. c. C. d. D. e. E.

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In humans, what is the sequence of fat digestion from the lumen of the small intestine to the bloodstream?

A. lipids ? fatty acid and glycerol (converted in liver) ? bloodstream B. lipids ? fatty acid and glycerol (converted in lacteal) ? bloodstream C. lipids ? fatty acid and glycerol (converted in liver) ? lacteal ? bloodstream D. lipids ? fatty acid and glycerol (converted in epithelial cell) ? bloodstream E. lipids ? fatty acid and glycerol (converted in epithelial cell) ? lacteal ? bloodstream

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The normal cell cycle for body cells follows a prescribed timeline based on genetic information contained within the cells. Suppose the cell cycle continues on with mitosis occurring even when it should not. What might happen?

A) A gamete may be produced. B) A tumor might grow. C) An extra limb may form. D) Viruses might replicate.

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