Question

using the data in the tables, which of the following is true about parasites?
a. all parasites are plants.
b. parasites are only animals.
c. parasites can be animals, plants, or fungi that rely on a host for survival.
d. parasites live independently without needing a host.

Explanation:

• Parasites can be of different types. They are not restricted to just plants (so A is wrong) or just animals (so B is wrong).
• Parasites rely on a host for survival (so D is wrong).
• Parasites can be animals (e.g., ticks), plants (e.g., mistletoe), or fungi (e.g., some fungi that live on other organisms).

Answer:

C. Parasites can be animals, plants, or fungi that rely on a host for survival.