The correct option is A SaprophyteMushrooms #160;contain no chlorophyll and most are considered #160;saprophytes. That is, they obtain their nutrition from ...

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Biology

Food

Mushroom is a...

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Mushroom is a ___________.

Saprophyte

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The correct option is A Saprophyte
Mushrooms contain no chlorophyll and most are considered saprophytes. That is, they obtain their nutrition from metabolizing non living organic matter.

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Mushroom is a ___________.

The correct option is A SaprophyteMushrooms contain no chlorophyll and most are considered saprophytes. That is, they obtain their nutrition from metabolizing non living organic matter.

The correct option is A Saprophyte
Mushrooms contain no chlorophyll and most are considered saprophytes. That is, they obtain their nutrition from metabolizing non living organic matter.