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An organism that decomposes dead remains is most likely to utilize which of the following modes of nutrition?

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Parasitic
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Saprophytic
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Autotrophic
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All of the above
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Solution

The correct option is B Saprophytic
Saprophytes are the organism that derive their food from dead and decaying organic matter. The saprophytes can be obligate or facultative. They decompose the remains plant and animal material.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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