What is the term for microorganisms that cause damage by nourishing themselves at the expense of other living things?
a. Hosts
b. Parasites
c. Toxins
d. Symbiosis
b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Host refers to the living organisms that provide nutrients for parasites.
b. Correct. Parasites are microorganisms that cause damage by nourishing themselves at the expense of other living things.
c. Incorrect. Toxins are poisonous substances, not microorganisms.
d. Incorrect. Symbiosis is a beneficial relationship for the host.
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