Question

Unscramble the following to form terms related to modes of nutrition.

(i) RASPAEIT (ii) ROPEHYTSAP (iii) TOROPHAUT (iv) SIBIOMSYS

Answer 1

(i) RASPAEIT = PARASITE:

1. Parasites are organisms that rely on the host organism for nourishment and, in turn, harm them.
2. They dwell on the surface of other organisms' bodies or inside their bodies, and they are detrimental to them.
3. Example: Fleas, tapeworms, etc.

(ii) ROPEHYTSAP = SAPROPHYTES:

1. Saprophytes are living organisms that feed on the dead and decaying matter.
2. They are unable to carry out photosynthesis.
3. Example: Molds, fungi, etc.

(iii) TOROPHAUT = AUTOTROPH:

1. Autotrophs are creatures that produce their own food using solar energy and inorganic raw materials such as CO₂ and water.
2. Autotrophs include all green plants and other photosynthetic creatures.
3. Example: Green plants.

(iv) SIBIOMSYS = SYMBIOSIS:

1. Symbiosis is a term that refers to a tight association.
2. It refers to the tight bond that exists between two different types of organisms.
3. Example: The relationship between algae and fungi is symbiotic.