Which statement describes a parasite? A parasite is beneficial to its host. A parasite is harmed in its relationship with the host. A parasite only benefits when the host is alive. A parasite always kills its host and takes all the nutrients.

Which best describes the scientific method? a. a path of clearly defined steps that must be followed in a particular order b. a possible answer to a scientific question based on knowledge or research c. the recipe for how to conduct an experiment that must be followed precisely d. the process of hypothesis and testing through which scientific inquiry occurs