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MIC 121 MCB 102 BACTERIA Objective Question

Question

Which nutritional strategy involves bacteria that decompose dead organic matter?
Options
A Chemoautotrophic
B Saprophytic
Correct Answer
C Parasitic
D Symbiotic
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 16 describes '2.a. Saprophytic: Saprophytes' as those that 'DECOMPOSE DEAD ORGANIC MATTER'.

Hint

Consider the role of decomposers in an ecosystem.

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