Which of the following is most appropriately defined?

Biology Organisms and Populations Population Interactions Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 14, 2026

Host is an organism which provides food to another organism

Amensalism is a relationship in which one species is benefited whereas the other is unaffected

Predator is an organism that catches and kills other organism for food

Parasite is an organism which always lives inside the body of another organism and may kill it

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The correct answer is:

Incorrect → A host provides shelter and nourishment to a parasite, not just food.

Incorrect → This definition is of commensalism, not amensalism.

Correct → A predator catches and kills prey for food.

Incorrect → Parasites may live inside or outside the host and usually do not kill the host immediately.

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