Which one of the following is most appropriately defined? A Parasite is an organism which always lives inside the body of other organism and may kill it. B Host is an organism which provides food to another organism. C Amensalism is a relationship in which one species is benefited whereas the other is unaffected. D Predator is an organism that catches and kills other organism for food.

 Question

Which one of the following is most appropriately defined?

A

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

B

Host is an organism which provides food to another organism.

C

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

D

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

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Correct option is D)

• A predator is an organism that hunts, catches, kills, and eats other animals.
• Parasitism is a type of symbiosis where one organism (the parasite) benefits and the other (the host) is harmed. 
• A host is an organism that harbors a parasite, or a mutual or commensal symbiont, providing nourishment and shelter. 
• Amensalism is an association between organisms of two different species in which one is inhibited or destroyed and the other is unaffected.
• So, the correct answer is option D.