Which of the Following Statements About Parasitism Is NOT True

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about parasitism is NOT true?

• A)The host is generally larger than the parasite.
• B)An efficient parasite usually kills its host.
• C)Smaller parasites often live as endoparasites within the body of the host.
• D)Ectoparasites are attached to the outside of the host's body by specialized organs.
• E)Some organisms and all viruses are obligate parasites and must live inside a host.

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Definitions:

Long Run

A period of time in economics sufficient for all markets to adjust, including changes in production capacity and market entry or exit.

Short Run

In economics, a period in which at least one input is fixed and cannot be changed by the firm.

Firm's Output

The total quantity of goods or services produced by a company within a specific period.

Short Run

Refers to a time period in which at least one input (e.g., capital) is fixed, limiting the ability of a business to adjust to changes in market demand or production costs.