Measuring its costs and benefits in terms of energy spent and/or gained, predation:
A)is a lose-lose interaction.
B)results in gain for both individuals.
C)results in a gain for one individual and a loss for the other.
D)results in a gain for one individual and neither a gain nor a loss for the other.
E)None of the answer options is correct.

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Predation results in a gain for the predator and a loss for the prey. The predator gains energy by consuming the prey, while the prey loses energy and often its life. Therefore, it is a gain for one individual (the predator) and a loss for the other (the prey).

Measuring Its Costs and Benefits in Terms of Energy Spent