We Think of Termites as Insects That "Eat" Wood

Multiple Choice

We think of termites as insects that "eat" wood. In fact, however, termites rely on a variety of eukaryotic and prokaryotic gut microbes to digest cellulose-without the microbes, the termites will ingest wood, but will starve. This, then, is an example of a(n) ;

A) obligate mutualism.
B) obligate antagonism.
C) facultative mutualism.
D) facultative antagonism.
E) None of the answer options is correct.