Growth of a Parasitic Organism in or on the Host

Question

Growth of a parasitic organism in or on the host is referred to as
A)colonization.
B)infection.
C)pathogenism.
D)mutualism.

Accepted Answer

The growth of a parasitic organism in or on the host is referred to as infection. Colonization refers to the presence of the organism in or on the host, while pathogenism refers to the ability of the organism to cause disease. Mutualism refers to a relationship in which both the host and the organism benefit from the interaction.