Question

Facultative saprophyte is

• A. Parasite but can be saprophyte
• B. Always parasite
• C. Always saprophyte
• D. Saprophyte but acquires a parasitic mode

Answer 1

The correct option is A Parasite but can be saprophyte

Facultative means optional and organism who live on the dead organic matter are called saprophytes. So organism which is normally parasite but can also live as saprophytes is called facultative saprophyte.

So, the correct answer is 'Parasite but can be saprophyte'