Parasitism NEET Questions

Biology - Ecology and Environment

Parasitism MCQ Questions


1.
What is parasitism?
A.
An interaction where one organism benefits at the expense of another
B.
Both organisms benefit equally
C.
Both organisms are harmed
D.
Neither organism is affected
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ANSWER :
A. An interaction where one organism benefits at the expense of another
2.
In parasitism, the organism that benefits is called the:
A.
Host
B.
Parasite
C.
Symbiont
D.
Predator
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ANSWER :
B. Parasite
3.
Which of the following is an example of parasitism?
A.
Tapeworm in the intestine of a human
B.
Bees pollinating flowers
C.
Two species competing for the same food source
D.
None of the above
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ANSWER :
A. Tapeworm in the intestine of a human
4.
Parasitism is considered a:
A.
(+/-) interaction
B.
(+/+) interaction
C.
(-/-) interaction
D.
None of the above
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ANSWER :
A. (+/-) interaction
5.
Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of parasites?
A.
High reproductive capacity
B.
Loss of unnecessary sense organs
C.
Complex life cycles involving multiple hosts
D.
Independence from host organisms
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ANSWER :
D. Independence from host organisms
6.
Endoparasites are parasites that:
A.
Live inside the host's body
B.
Live on the surface of the host
C.
Do not harm the host
D.
None of the above
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ANSWER :
A. Live inside the host's body