NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Saprophytes are the living organisms that live and feed on dead and decaying organisms. They are considered extremely important in soil biology. They break down the complex organic matter into simpler substances that are taken up by the plants for various metabolic activities.

Detailed explanation-2: -Necrotrophic fungi act both as symbionts and saprotrophs. These fungi infect a living host, which they kill over time, then continue to consume of the dead tissues of the host.

Detailed explanation-3: -What are saprophytic fungi? Saprophytic fungi feed on dead plant and animal remains. Many are extremely beneficial, breaking down this organic material into humus, minerals and nutrients that can be utilised by plants. Without these fungi we would also disappear under a mountain of unrotted dead leaves and logs!

Detailed explanation-4: -Saprotrophic fungi get their energy from dead organic matter like dead plants, dead animals, or branches. An example of common saprotrophic fungi is rhizopus. Parasitic fungi get their energy from living organisms. These fungi use plants or humans as a host and usually cause disease.