Question

how are algae and polyps related? (1 point) the polyps get most of their food from the algae. the polyps embed themselves in the flesh of the algae. the polyps receive shelter from the algae. the polyps receive carbon dioxide from the algae.

Explanation:

In the symbiotic relationship between coral polyps (like in coral reefs) and algae (zooxanthellae), the polyps and algae have a mutualistic relationship. The algae perform photosynthesis and provide the polyps with organic compounds (food) as a by - product. Polyps do not embed in algae flesh, algae live within the polyp's tissues. Polyps provide shelter to the algae (not the other way around), and polyps release carbon dioxide (which the algae use for photosynthesis, while algae provide oxygen to polyps). So the correct statement is that polyps get most of their food from the algae.

Answer:

A. The polyps get most of their food from the algae.