Question

Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given.
Afacultative parasite is one which:

• A. always requires dead organic matter
• B. always requires a living host
• C. is normally a parasite but can also become a saprophyte
• D. is normally a saprophyte but can also become a parasite

Answer 1

The correct option is D is normally a saprophyte but can also become a parasite

A facultative parasite acts as a parasite and it does not depend on the host to complete their life cycle. This facultative may restore or change back to parasitic activity.

So, the correct option is 'is normally a saprophyte but can also become a parasite'.