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Q: Name the type of nutrition in which the organism takes in nutrients in solution form from dead and decaying matters.
  • A. Heterotrophic nutrition
  • B. Autotrophic nutrition
  • C. Insectivorous nutrition
  • D. Saprophytic nutrition
Correct Answer: Option D - In Saprophytic nutrition the living organisms live and feed on dead and decaying organisms called Saprophytes. They break down the complex organic matter into simpler substances that are taken up by the plants for various metabolic activities. Thus, Saprophytes play a significant role in the ecosystem. Fungi and a few bacteria are saprophytes. The Saprophytes secrete digestive juices and breakdown the organic matter around them. Following are a few examples of saprophytes:Mucor, Yeast, Penicillium etc.
D. In Saprophytic nutrition the living organisms live and feed on dead and decaying organisms called Saprophytes. They break down the complex organic matter into simpler substances that are taken up by the plants for various metabolic activities. Thus, Saprophytes play a significant role in the ecosystem. Fungi and a few bacteria are saprophytes. The Saprophytes secrete digestive juices and breakdown the organic matter around them. Following are a few examples of saprophytes:Mucor, Yeast, Penicillium etc.

Explanations:

In Saprophytic nutrition the living organisms live and feed on dead and decaying organisms called Saprophytes. They break down the complex organic matter into simpler substances that are taken up by the plants for various metabolic activities. Thus, Saprophytes play a significant role in the ecosystem. Fungi and a few bacteria are saprophytes. The Saprophytes secrete digestive juices and breakdown the organic matter around them. Following are a few examples of saprophytes:Mucor, Yeast, Penicillium etc.