Question

Which statement describes a host organism?

A host shares nutrients with a parasite.
A host loses nutrients to a parasite.
A host immediately kills a parasite.
A host is immediately killed by a parasite.

Answer 1

The statement that describes a host organism is:

**A host loses nutrients to a parasite.**

In a host-parasite relationship, the parasite often derives nourishment at the expense of the host, leading to nutrient loss for the host.