Question

Parasite depends on

• A. Plants
• B. Host for food
• C. Water
• D. Sunlight

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Host for food

The correct option is B.

Explanation of the correct option:

• The mode of nutrition in which the organism is dependent on the other organism for food and shelter is called the parasitic mode of nutrition.
• The parasite is benefitted while this type of nutrition harms the host.
• The parasite lives in or on the host.
• Examples of parasites are leeches, tapeworms.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

• The parasite depends on the host.
• The plant is the host to different kinds of plants, microorganisms, butterflies, etc.

Option C:

• Parasite relies on the host for both food and water.
• The parasite which is completely dependent on its host is called an obligate parasite.

Option D:

• The parasite does not need sunlight but the host might need sunlight to prepare food.

Final answer: Parasite depends on the host for food.