Which of the following characterizes a symbiotic relationship?
A) a close interrelationship where both species benefit
B) a close interrelationship where one species benefits and the other is not affected
C) a close interrelationship where one species benefits and the other is adversely affected
D) a coevolved relationship between members of two or more species
E) All of these choices are correct

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Symbiotic relationships encompass various types of close interrelationships between species, including mutualism where both species benefit (A), commensalism where one benefits and the other is unaffected (B), and parasitism where one benefits at the expense of the other (C). Additionally, symbiotic relationships often involve coevolution (D), where species evolve in response to each other.

Which of the Following Characterizes a Symbiotic Relationship