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A mutually beneficial association necessary for survival of both partners is

1. mutualism/symbiosis
2. commensalism
3. amensalism
4. both (A) and (B)

Correct answer: mutualism/symbiosis

Solution

Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship in which both partners benefit, and in some cases the association is essential for survival of both. Commensalism benefits one organism while the other is unaffected, and amensalism harms one without helping the other.

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