Growth of a parasitic organism in or on the host is referred to as
A) colonization.
B) infection.
C) pathogenism.
D) mutualism.
E) commensalism.

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The growth of a parasitic organism in or on the host is referred to as infection. Colonization refers to the establishment of a microorganism on a body surface without necessarily causing harm, while pathogenism refers to the ability of a microorganism to cause disease. Mutualism and commensalism refer to relationships between two different species, with mutualism being a mutually beneficial relationship and commensalism being a relationship in which one species benefits while the other is unaffected.

Growth of a Parasitic Organism in or on the Host