Question

microbes can associate with other organisms in a variety of different relationships. match the term to the microbial association that most accurately describes it. 1 parasitism 2 commensalism 3 antagonism 4 mutualism 5 synergism match each of the options above to the items below. two organisms living together in which both partners benefit from the relationship two organisms living together in which one organism is benefited and the other is neither benefited nor harmed two organisms living together in which one organism is benefited and the other (the host) is harmed a relationship in which free - living organisms cooperate and share nutrients a competitive relationship between free - living organisms in which one organism secretes substances that are toxic to the other in order to acquire more space or nutrients for itself

Explanation:

Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit. Commensalism is when one organism benefits and the other is unaffected. Parasitism is a relationship where one organism (parasite) benefits at the expense of the other (host). Synergism involves free - living organisms cooperating and sharing nutrients. Antagonism is a competitive relationship where one organism secretes toxic substances to gain an advantage.

Answer:

• Two organisms living together in which both partners benefit from the relationship: 4. Mutualism
• Two organisms living together in which one organism is benefited and the other is neither benefited nor harmed: 2. Commensalism
• Two organisms living together in which one organism is benefited and the other (the host) is harmed: 1. Parasitism
• A relationship in which free - living organisms cooperate and share nutrients: 5. Synergism
• A competitive relationship between free - living organisms in which one organism secretes substances that are toxic to the other in order to acquire more space or nutrients for itself: 3. Antagonism