Fungi are
(a) saprophytic
(b) parasitic
(c) photosynthetic
(d) insectivorous

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(a) and (b)
Some fungi are parasitic, while others are saprophytic. Hence, both (a) and (b) are correct.

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(a) autotrophic
(b) insectivorous
(c) saprophytic
(d) parasitic

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(a) photosynthetic

(b) herbivore

(d) parasitic.

Q. Match the pairs.

Group 'A'		Group 'B'
(1)	Parasitic plant	(a)	Mushroom
(2)	Insectivorous plant	(b)	Lichen
(3)	Saprophytic plant	(c)	Drosera
(4)	Symbiotic plant	(d)	Cuscuta

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(A) Nepenthus, Drosera and Dionea are the insectivorous plants.
(B) Cuscuta, Loranthus and santalum are root parasites.
(C) Rafflesia is a saprophytic angiosperm.
(D) Mangrove plants are seen in saline marshy lands.

Q. Write two examples for each of the following.

1.	Modes of nutrition	....................	....................
2.	Parasitic plants	....................	....................
3.	Saprophytic plants	....................	....................
4.	Insectivorous Plants	....................	....................
5.	Symbiotic association	....................	....................

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Fungi are (a) saprophytic (b) parasitic (c) photosynthetic (d) insectivorous

(a) and (b) Some fungi are parasitic, while others are saprophytic. Hence, both (a) and (b) are correct.

Fungi are
(a) saprophytic
(b) parasitic
(c) photosynthetic
(d) insectivorous

(a) and (b)
Some fungi are parasitic, while others are saprophytic. Hence, both (a) and (b) are correct.