The symbiotic relationship wherein both partners benefit is termed
A)commensalism.
B)parasitism.
C)independence.
D)mutualism.

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Mutualism is the only answer choice that fits the description of a symbiotic relationship where both partners benefit. Commensalism involves one partner benefiting while the other is neither harmed nor helped, while parasitism involves one partner benefiting while the other is harmed. Independence refers to a lack of relationship between two organisms.

The Symbiotic Relationship Wherein Both Partners Benefit Is Termed