Question

One of the following organisms has a saprophytic mode of nutrition. This organism is ______.

Options

• mushroom

• malarial parasite

• leech

• lice

Answer 1

One of the following organisms has a saprophytic mode of nutrition. This organism is mushroom.

Explanation:

A mushroom is a type of fungus that has a saprophytic mode of nutrition. This means it obtains its food by breaking down and absorbing nutrients from dead and decaying organic matter, such as rotting wood, fallen leaves, or compost.