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The organism on/inside which parasites live and obtain nutrients from is known as the ______ .

A

host

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partner

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guest

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feeder

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Solution

The correct option is A host
Parasites are organisms which live on or inside other organisms and obtain nutrients from them.

These organisms on which parasites depend for their survival are called hosts.

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