Q. Bacteria and fungi developing on dead decaying organisms are
A) Parasites
B) Commensals
C) Saprophytes
D) Symbionts
Explanation
Bacteria and fungi are mostly heterotrophic, i.e., they required an organic source of carbon, when these grow on dead decaying organism, these are called saprophytes.
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