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Author Question: The termite gut protist, Mixotricha paradoxa, has at least two kinds of bacteria (Read 639 times)

penguins

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on: Jul 18, 2013
The termite gut protist, Mixotricha paradoxa, has at least two kinds of bacteria attached to its outer surface. One kind is a spirochete that propels its host through the termite gut. A second type of bacteria synthesizes ATP, some of which is used by the spirochetes. The locomotion provided by the spirochetes introduces the ATP-producing bacteria to new food sources. Which term(s) is (are) applicable to the relationship between the two kinds of bacteria?
1.    mutualism
2.    parasitism
3.    symbiosis
4.    metabolic cooperation
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2
C) 2 and 3
D) 1, 3, and 4
E) 2, 3, and 4


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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2013
Surely the answer is D. Bye!


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Reply #2 on: Aug 16, 2013
Thank you so much.


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