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Q · BiodiversityMedium · 45s
Consider the following statements regarding Coral Reefs: 1. Coral polyps share a symbiotic relationship with zooxanthellae algae. 2. Coral bleaching occurs when corals expel zooxanthellae under stress. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
TopicBiodiversity
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Healthy corals have zooxanthellae algae which provide food via photosynthesis. When stressed due to temperature rise or pollution, corals expel algae, leading to bleaching.
Final Answer: Option C — Both 1 and 2