Which of the Following Statements Is NOT Generally Characteristic of Parasites

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT generally characteristic of parasites?

• A)They are specialists and usually are able to affect only one variety of hosts.
• B)They inflict serious injury and kill their hosts.
• C)Some reside inside their hosts, whereas others live outside their hosts.
• D)Their host may be a plant as well as an animal.
• E)Some require more than one host to complete the life cycle.

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