A Tick Attaches Itself to a Human to Feed but Harms

question 34

Multiple Choice

A tick attaches itself to a human to feed but harms the human in the process.The tick and human have a ________________ relationship.

• A)parasitic
• B)mutualistic
• C)commensal
• D)competitive
• E)symbiotic

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