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The association between two organisms in which one is always benefited while the other remains unaffected is known as

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parasitism

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scavenging

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commensalism

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symbiosis

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Solution

The correct option is C commensalism
Commensal is benefitted and the host is neither benefitted nor harmed. This is called as Commensalism.

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