Question

which statement describes a host organism? a host is immediately killed by a parasite. a host immediately kills a parasite. a host loses nutrients to a parasite. a host shares nutrients with a parasite.

Explanation:

In a host - parasite relationship, the host shares nutrients with the parasite. A parasite generally does not immediately kill the host as it benefits from the continuous supply of nutrients over time. Killing the host immediately would be counter - productive for the parasite's survival.

Answer:

A host shares nutrients with a parasite.