Question

Ticks inject their mouthparts into the flesh of humans or other animals. They may stay attached for several days as they suck up blood.

2. What is the relationship between a tick and a human?


A. parasite/host

B. predator/prey

C. commensalism

D. mutualism

Answers

GPT-4o mini
A. parasite/host

In this relationship, the tick acts as a parasite, feeding on the blood of the human (the host) while potentially causing harm to the host in the process.