Question

multiple choice question
bacteria that live within other cells and perform specific functions for their host cells are called

intracellular bacteria
infectious bacteria
endosymbiotic bacteria
parasitic bacteria

Explanation:

Endosymbiotic bacteria live within other cells and have a mutually - beneficial relationship where they perform specific functions for the host cell. Intracellular bacteria just live inside cells but may not necessarily have a beneficial function. Infectious bacteria cause diseases. Parasitic bacteria harm the host.

Answer:

C. endosymbiotic bacteria