NEET BIOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION

KINGDOM FUNGI

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a saprophyte?
A
An organism that has its DNA packaged inside a nucleus.
B
An organism that participates in a symbiotic relationship with another organism.
C
An organism that feeds on dead and decaying material.
D
A predator
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Saprophytes are living organisms that feed on the dead and decaying organisms. They break down complex organic matter into simpler substances that plants can use for a variety of metabolic activities. Saprophytes include fungi and a few bacteria.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fungi are saprophytes that feed on dead and decaying organic matter. They break down dead and decaying organic matter into simpler substances that can be taken up and recycled by plants.

Detailed explanation-3: -While decomposers break down dead, organic materials, detritivores-like millipedes, earthworms, and termites-eat dead organisms and wastes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Saprophytes are living organisms that eat other organisms’ remnants. They decompose complex organic stuff into simpler molecules that plants can utilize in several metabolic processes. They are heterotrophs.

Detailed explanation-5: -What are Saprophytes? 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.

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