Question

23 multiple choice 4 points what type of symbiotic relationship is illustrated in the following scenario? remoras attach themselves to sharks using a special sucker organ on their top side. they hitch a free ride, get protection, and feed on the scraps from the sharks meals, but does not affect the shark. parasitism predation mutualism commensalism 24 true or false 4 points genetic diversity is important to the health of a population. true false 25 multiple choice 4 points climate change can lead to climate refugees. who are climate refugees? people who are forced to leave their homes due to climate - related disasters people who travel to witness the effects of climate change people who volunteer to relocate due to climate improvement projects people who migrate to colder regions to enjoy warmer climates

Explanation:

• For question 23: Commensalism is a symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed. Remoras benefit from sharks without affecting them, which is commensalism.
• For question 24: Genetic diversity provides a population with a wider range of traits, increasing its ability to adapt to changes and diseases, so it is important for population health.
• For question 25: Climate - refugees are people displaced by climate - related disasters such as floods, droughts, and sea - level rise.

Answer:

1. D. commensalism
2. A. True
3. A. People who are forced to leave their homes due to climate - related disasters