Question

Pollinators, like bees, have a mutualistic relationship with plants. The pollinators carry pollen from plant to plant. What statement provides support for this as a mutualistic relationship?

A)The bees receive no benefit but are also not harmed. Only the plant receives benefits.
B)The bees provide protection for the flowers and the flowers protect the bees.
C)The bees deprive the flowers of valuable resources while pollinating the flowers.
D)The bees receive food from the nectar while the plants are pollinated.

Answer 1

Answer:

D)The bees receive food from the nectar while the plants are pollinated.

Explanation:

Bees and flowering plants have a mutualistic relationship where both species benefit. Flowers provide bees with nectar and pollen, which worker bees collect to feed their entire colonies. Bees provide flowers with the means to reproduce, by spreading pollen from flower to flower in a process called pollination.

Answer 2

Answer:

The bees receive food from the nectar while the plants are pollinated.

Explanation:

This is correct, but make sure it's for your answer choice, mine was A, but they switch them around.