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A parasite which becomes saprophytic in the absence of host is called
A parasite which becomes saprophytic in the absence of host is called
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The correct option is C Facultative saprophyte
A parasite is an organism that obtains its nutrients from a living host. An obligate parasite is a parasitic organism that cannot complete its life-cycle without a host. A facultative parasite does not absolutely rely on the host for completion of its life cycle. An obligate saprophyte is an organism that relies completely on dead matter. A parasite which becomes saprophytic in the absence of host is called facultative saprophyte. Thus, the correct answer is 'Facultative saprophyte.'
A parasite is an organism that obtains its nutrients from a living host. An obligate parasite is a parasitic organism that cannot complete its life-cycle without a host. A facultative parasite does not absolutely rely on the host for completion of its life cycle. An obligate saprophyte is an organism that relies completely on dead matter. A parasite which becomes saprophytic in the absence of host is called facultative saprophyte.
Thus, the correct answer is 'Facultative saprophyte.'
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