What is the interaction in which one organism captures and feeds on another?

• A. Predation
• B. Parasitism
• C. Mutualism
• D. Commensalism

Answer: (A)

Predation is the interaction where one organism captures and feeds on another. It’s a predator–prey relationship that transfers energy from the prey to the predator, often resulting in the prey’s death as it’s consumed. For example, a lion catching and eating a zebra shows predation. This differs from parasitism, where the parasite benefits by feeding on a host over time without immediate killing; mutualism, where both species benefit; and commensalism, where one benefits while the other is largely unaffected. The key feature is the capture and consumption of one organism by another.