Question

Facultative saprophyte is

• A. Always a saprophyte
• B. A parasite which can live as a saprophyte
• C. Always a parasite
• D. May acquire parasitic mode of life

Answer 1

The correct option is B

A parasite which can live as a saprophyte

The correct option is B:

Explanation of correct option:

1. A facultative saprophyte is such an organism that usually obtains its nourishment from the living matter.
2. But sometimes it can also obtain its nourishment from dead organic matter.
3. For example, Naegleria fowleri is a free-living amoeba but sometimes it can reside on the dead body of animals.

Final answer: Facultative saprophyte is a parasite that can live as a saprophyte