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    Question

    Which of the following statements accurately describes

    parasitism in biotic interactions?
    A Both organisms benefit from the interaction Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B One organism is inhibited or destroyed, and the other is unaffected Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C One organism benefits, and the other derives neither benefit nor harm Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D One organism benefits at the expense of the other, sometimes without killing the host Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Parasitism is a type of biotic interaction in which one organism (the parasite) benefits at the expense of another organism (the host). The parasite derives nutrients from the host, often weakening it, but not always killing it outright.

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