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Biology Organisms and Populations Organism and its Enviornment Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Which of the following is correct about host-specific parasites?

A
Such parasites can parasitise only a single species of host
B
Both host and parasite tend to co-evolve
C
If host evolves special mechanisms for rejecting the parasite, the parasite has to evolve mechanism counteract and neutr ze them to succeed with the host species.
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The correct answer is:
D

• They usually parasitize only a particular host species.

• Host and parasite tend to co-evolve.

• If the host develops defenses, the parasite evolves counter-adaptations to overcome them.

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