NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

MICROBIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Microbes that live on dead and decaying organicmaterial is known as:
A
indigenous microbiota
B
parasites
C
pathogens
D
saprophytes
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Fungi, bacteria generally come under the category of saprophytes. Saprophytes are also referred to as nature’s scavengers because they feed on dead and decaying substances thus, cleaning our earth.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -Saprophyte also referred to as a saprobe or saprotroph, is an organism that fees and grow on dead organisms. Basically, saprophyte is a decomposer, breaking down complex matter and absorbing the simple products. Mushroom is one such organism that is a saprophyte.

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