Question

What are saprophytes? Give two examples

Answer 1

Saprophytes:

1. Saprophytes are living organisms that eat other organisms' remnants.
2. They decompose complex organic stuff into simpler molecules that plants can utilize in several metabolic processes.
3. They are heterotrophs.
4. Most fungi are saprophytes.

Example of saprophytes:

1. Yeast
2. Mucor