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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?

Choices:
A) a parasitic relationship
B) a mutualistic relationship
C) a predator-prey relationship
D) a producer-consumer relationship
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The correct answer is 0: a parasitic relationship.