An organism that decomposes dead remains is most likely to utilize which of the following modes of nutrition?
A
Parasitic
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B
Saprophytic
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C
Autotrophic
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D
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.