Question

Which scenario describes a mutually beneficial relationship with fungi in an ecosystem? A. Fungus growing inside an anthill

B. Fungus growing on the leaves of plants

C. Fungus used as food for human consumption

D. Fungus used to make medications for humans

Answer 1

The scenario that best describes a mutually beneficial relationship with fungi in an ecosystem is fungus growing on the leaves of plants. The correct answer is B. 

Answer 2

Answer:

A. Fungus growing inside an anthill

Explanation:

Short answer: I took the test and it was right

Actual explanation: Mutually beneficial means that both of the organism in the relationship are being benefited. Looking at the options:

-Fungus growing inside the anthill: the ants get the benefits, because it can help with their digestion, and the fungus (tbh, I don't know how the fungus is benefited but I do remember in the lesson that is a symbiotic relationship which means that they are both benefited) So, this one could be the right option

-Fungus growing on the leaves of plants: I don't  think that either one, the fungus or the leaves are benefited, so this one is incorrect.

-Fungus used as food for human consumption: This one benefits humans, but not the fugus, so it can not the mutually beneficial, so it is incorrect

- Fungus used to make medications for humans: Again, this only benefits humans and not the fungus so its a no-go

So, after looking at all the answer choices, only A. Fungus growing inside an anthill is the correct answer :) (if you read my long explanation thank you!!)

Hope this helps :),

~addison~