Which word best describes the relationship between polyps and algae?(1 point)

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photosynthetic
photosynthetic

bleached
bleached

exoskeletal
exoskeletal

symbiotic
symbiotic

symbiotic

The definition of symbiotic is(1 point)

Responses

having tiny tentacles.
having tiny tentacles.

having a hard external covering.
having a hard external covering.

consisting of two oxygen atoms.
consisting of two oxygen atoms.

living in close association.

living in close association.

What happens to algae when the temperature in the ocean becomes too hot? (1 point)

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The algae thrive, providing benefits for coral.
The algae thrive, providing benefits for coral.

The algae are susceptible to infection.
The algae are susceptible to infection.

The algae become pale.
The algae become pale.

The algae become harmful to coral and are expelled.

The algae become harmful to coral and are expelled.

are you 100% sure

Yes, I am 100% sure. When the temperature in the ocean becomes too hot, the algae become harmful to coral and are expelled in a process known as coral bleaching.