Question

Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given.
An organism, which is normally a parasite, but is also capable of acting as saprophyte in the absence of its host, is called

• A. obligate parasite
• B. obligate saprophyte
• C. facultative parasite
• D. facultative saprophyte

Answer 1

The correct option is D facultative saprophyte

Facultative is used when an organism under unfavourable condition reverts to that particular trait.

if an organism which in a normal situation is a parasite but performs the saprophytic mode of nutrition when the conditions are severe then it is known as a facultative saprophyte.

So, the correct option is 'facultative saprophyte'