Distinguish between a parasite and a saprophyte. Give examples for each. [3 MARKS]

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S.No Parasites Saprophytes

1. They grow on other
organisms and derive their nutrients from
them. They obtain their
nutrition from
dead and decaying
organic matter.

2. They take readymade
food from the host
plant. They release digestive enzymes
into the surroundings and absorb the
digested food.

Examples Cuscuta, orchids Fungi, some bacteria

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S.No	Parasites	Saprophytes
1.	They grow on other organisms and derive their nutrients from them.	They obtain their nutrition from dead and decaying organic matter.

2.	They take readymade food from the host plant.	They release digestive enzymes into the surroundings and absorb the digested food.

Examples	Cuscuta, orchids	Fungi, some bacteria