Please choose the correct answer to the question: Hookworms live inside the intestines of dogs. As the dog eats, the hookworms consume partially digested food. As a result of this nutrient diversion, the dog can become malnourished and weakened. Which best describes the relationship between the hookworms and the dog?

Answer1: a parasitic relationship Answer2: a mutualistic relationship Answer3: a predator-prey relationship Answer4: a producer-consumer relationship

Answer format: answer1/answer2/answer3/answer4
Answer: answer1