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BIO 102 Test Compilation BIO 102 6 Objective Question

Question

In saprotrophic nutrition, how is food primarily obtained?
Options
A parasitic
B by absorption
Correct Answer
C mixotrophic
D holozoic
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Saprotrophic organisms, such as fungi and some bacteria, release digestive enzymes onto dead or decaying organic matter and then absorb the digested nutrients.

Hint

Consider how decomposers obtain their nutrients without ingesting food internally.

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