Which one of the following shows saprophytic nutrition?

Fungi

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Cyanobacteria

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Viruses

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All of these

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Solution

The correct option is A
Fungi

An organism, especially a fungus, that derives its nourishment from dead or decaying organic matter is called a saprophyte.

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Reason[R]: They feed on dead and decaying organisms for nutrition.

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Which one of the following shows saprophytic nutrition?

The correct option is A Fungi An organism, especially a fungus, that derives its nourishment from dead or decaying organic matter is called a saprophyte.

The correct option is A
Fungi

An organism, especially a fungus, that derives its nourishment from dead or decaying organic matter is called a saprophyte.