The symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is harmed is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is harmed is:
A. Commensalism
B. Amensalism
C. Mutualism
D. Parasitism
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Parasitism (+/-) is a symbiotic interaction where the parasite benefits at the expense of the host. Examples: tapeworms, Plasmodium. Mutualism is +/+, commensalism +/0, amensalism -/0. Parasites may live on (ectoparasites) or inside (endoparasites) the host.

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