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What are saprophytes? How do they obtain their food? Mention some examples of saprophytes. [3 MARKS]
What are saprophytes? How do they obtain their food? Mention some examples of saprophytes. [3 MARKS]
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Food: 1 Mark
Examples: 1 Mark
The organisms which obtain their nutrition from dead and decaying organic matter are called saprophytes. Fungi are examples of saprophytes. These organisms extend their mycelium and secrete enzymes to digest the decaying matter. They secrete digestive juices (enzymes) like cellulases, proteases, and lipases onto dead and decaying matter to digest it and then absorb nutrients from it.
Examples: mushroom, bread mold, etc.
Definition: 1 Mark
Food: 1 Mark
Examples: 1 Mark
The organisms which obtain their nutrition from dead and decaying organic matter are called saprophytes. Fungi are examples of saprophytes. These organisms extend their mycelium and secrete enzymes to digest the decaying matter. They secrete digestive juices (enzymes) like cellulases, proteases, and lipases onto dead and decaying matter to digest it and then absorb nutrients from it.
Examples: mushroom, bread mold, etc.
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