Practice mode Agronomy

What are organisms called that cannot make their own food and feed on dead organic matter?

Correct answer B. Saprophytes

Explanation

Saprophytes, such as many fungi and bacteria, release digestive enzymes onto dead material and absorb the nutrients, recycling them; parasites instead feed on living hosts.

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