Hookworms live inside the intestines of dogs. As the dog eats, the hookworms consume partially digested food. As a result of this nutrient diversion, the dog can become malnourished and weakened. Which best describes the relationship between the hookworms and the dog?
A B C D
a parasitic relationship a mutualistic relationship a predator-prey relationship a producer-consumer relationship
Question: Hookworms live inside the intestines of dogs. As the dog eats, the hookworms consume partially digested food. As a result of this nutrient diversion, the dog can become malnourished and weakened. Which best describes the relationship between the hookworms and the dog?
(A) a parasitic relationship
(B) a mutualistic relationship
(C) a predator-prey relationship
(D) a producer-consumer relationship

Answer: (A) a parasitic relationship
Answer: (B) a mutualistic relationship
Question: Hookworms live inside the intestines of dogs. As the dog eats, the hookworms consume partially digested food. As a result of this nutrient diversion, the dog can become malnourished and weakened. Which best describes the relationship between the hookworms and the dog?
(A) a parasitic relationship
(B) a mutualistic relationship
(C) a predator-prey relationship
(D) a producer-consumer relationship
Answer: (A) a parasitic relationship