Question

multiple choice question

a symbiotic relationship where one organisms benefits at the expense of another is termed ______.

commensalism

parasitism

mutualism

Explanation:

Define symbiotic relationships

• Commensalism: One organism benefits, the other is unaffected.
• Parasitism: One organism benefits at the expense of the host organism.
• Mutualism: Both organisms benefit from the interaction.

Identify the matching term

• The question describes a relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another.
• This definition corresponds to parasitism.

Answer:

• commensalism
• parasitism (Correct answer)
• mutualism