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Distinguish between a parasite and a saprotroph. [3 MARKS]

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ParasiteSaprotrophThe organism that grows on theThe organism that obtainsbody of another organism andnutrients from the dead orderives nutrients from it isdecaying organic matter isknown as a parasite.called saprotroph.They take the readymade foodThey take the digested andfrom the host.decayed food.do not contain chloroplasts in their cells.They directly feed on livingThey feed on dead andorganisms for their nutrition.decaying organism.Examples Cuscuta andExamples Fungi and someorchids.bacteria.

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