Humans contract bacterial infections such as tuberculosis or syphilis. What is this ecological relationship called?
A) Predation
B) Resource partitioning
C) Parasitism
D) Mutualism
E) Competition

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Parasitism is the correct answer because it describes a relationship where one organism (the parasite) lives on or in another organism (the host) and causes harm to it. Bacterial infections like tuberculosis or syphilis involve bacteria living in the human body and causing harm, fitting the definition of parasitism.

Humans Contract Bacterial Infections Such as Tuberculosis or Syphilis