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. true b. false

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Cells of the second line of defense called ________ recognize and kill virus-infected cells

A) basophils B) eosinophils C) macrophages D) NK cells E) dendritic cells

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