Difference between :

(a) Saprophyte and Parasite

(b) Aerobic and anaerobic respiration with regard to products

(c) Decay and putrefaction.

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a) Saprophyte and parasite

Saprophyte Parasite

Obtains nourishment from dead and decaying organic matter Obtains nourishment from the body of the living host

(b) Aerobic and anaerobic respiration with regard to products

Aerobic respiration Anaerobic respiration

Products – Carbon dioxide (CO₂), water (H₂O) and energy (ATP) Products – Ethanol (2C₂H₅OH), carbon dioxide (CO₂) and energy (ATP)

(c) Decay and putrefaction

Decay Putrefaction

The complete breakdown of organic matter by bacteria without the emission of foul smell Incomplete breakdown of organic matter by bacteria along with the emission of foul smell

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Saprophyte	Parasite
Obtains nourishment from dead and decaying organic matter	Obtains nourishment from the body of the living host

Aerobic respiration	Anaerobic respiration
Products – Carbon dioxide (CO₂), water (H₂O) and energy (ATP)	Products – Ethanol (2C₂H₅OH), carbon dioxide (CO₂) and energy (ATP)

Decay	Putrefaction
The complete breakdown of organic matter by bacteria without the emission of foul smell	Incomplete breakdown of organic matter by bacteria along with the emission of foul smell