Which of the following organisms show saprophytic mode of nutrition?

Fungi

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Cyanobacteria

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Viruses

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Fungi
A saprophyte, also called a decomposer, feeds on dead and decaying organisms. Fungi show the saprophytic mode of nutrition. The organisms are heterotrophic and show an absorptive type of nutrition. The saprophytic fungi release digestive enzymes in the external environment for digesting complex organic foods.

Cyanobacteria are photosynthetic while the viruses are parasitic.

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