degradation of complex molecules in soil by fungi for utilization by bacteria is an example of which type of association?Required to answer. Single choice.
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Explanation: Syntrophism is a mutualistic association that involves the exchange of nutrients between two species.
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Degradation of complex molecules in soil by fungi for utilization by bacteria is an example of type of association known as commensalism
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- In biology, commensalism refers to a relationship between individuals of two species, in which one species obtains food or benefits from the other without either harming or benefiting the latter.
- Commensalistic relationships between microorganisms may occur when a microorganism's waste is utilized as a substrate by another species.
- Most of the Bacteria cannot utilize cellulose, however, they can and do utilize fungal breakdown products of cellulose, such as glucose and organic acids. This is called commensalism.
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