Question

A tapeworm lives in the gut of a human being. Which type of interaction exists between the tapeworm and the human?

Predator-prey

Mutualism.

Parasitism.

Commensalism.

Answer 1

The type of interaction that exists between the tapeworm and the human is **parasitism**. In this relationship, the tapeworm benefits by living in the human's gut and feeding on the nutrients, while the human is harmed as the tapeworm can lead to malnutrition and various health issues.