How are algae and polyps related?(1 point)
Responses
The polyps get most of their food from the algae.
The polyps get most of their food from the algae.
The polyps receive shelter from the algae.
The polyps receive shelter from the algae.
The polyps receive carbon dioxide from the algae.
The polyps receive carbon dioxide from the algae.
The polyps embed themselves in the flesh of the algae.
None of the above responses are correct. Algae and polyps have a symbiotic relationship where the algae live inside the tissues of the polyps and provide them with food through photosynthesis, while the polyps provide shelter and nutrients for the algae.
Which word best describes the relationship between polyps and algae?(1 point)
Responses
photosynthetic
photosynthetic
exoskeletal
exoskeletal
bleached
The word that best describes the relationship between polyps and algae is photosynthetic.
The definition of symbiotic is(1 point)
Responses
consisting of two oxygen atoms.
consisting of two oxygen atoms.
living in close association.
living in close association.
having a hard external covering.
having a hard external covering.
having tiny tentacles.
having tiny tentacles.
The definition of symbiotic is living in close association.
What happens to algae when the temperature in the ocean becomes too hot?(1 point)
Responses
The algae photosynthesize faster.
The algae photosynthesize faster.
The algae lose their ability to photosynthesize.
The algae lose their ability to photosynthesize.
The algae are susceptible to infection.
The algae are susceptible to infection.
The algae become pale.