Which of the Following Statements is TRUE

Question

Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A)Symbiosis refers to different organisms living together.
B)Symbiotic relationships are never damaging to either member.
C)A parasite and its host are not in a symbiotic relationship.
D)Symbiotic relationships always benefit both members.
E)All of the above.

Accepted Answer

Symbiosis refers to a close and long-term interaction between two different species living together, which could be beneficial or harmful for either one or both of them. Therefore, statement B, D, and E are not correct. Statement C is incorrect because parasites and their host are in a type of symbiotic relationship called parasitism, in which the parasite benefits while the host is harmed.