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NCERT 7th Class (CBSE) Science: Nutrition in Plants - Quiz

NCERT 7th Class (CBSE) Science: Nutrition in Plants

Question: Difference between Parasitic Relationship and Symbiotic Relationship.

Answer: Difference is as follows:

Parasitic Relationship
Symbiotic Relationship
1. The organisms involved are called hosts and parasites.
1. The organisms involved are called symbionts.
2. The parasite is benefited; the host is harmed. 
2. The organisms involved are mutually benefited.
3. Parasites have modified roots called haustoria to suck the nutrients from the host plant.
3. No special structures are used.
4. Some parasites may make their host completely devoid of nutrients.
4. Amongst symbionts, one of the organisms provides nutrients while the other provides protection or benefits.

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