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Distinguish between a parasite and a saprophyte. Give examples for each. [3 MARKS]
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:
Differences: 1 Mark each
Examples: 1 Mark
S.No
Parasites
Saprophytes
1.
They grow on other
organisms and derive their nutrients from
them.
They obtain their
nutrition from
dead and decaying
organic matter.
2.
They take readymade
food from the host
plant.
They release digestive enzymes
into the surroundings and absorb the
digested food.
Examples
Cuscuta, orchids
Fungi, some bacteria
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Differences: 1 Mark each
Examples: 1 Mark
S.No
Parasites
Saprophytes
1.
They grow on other
organisms and derive their nutrients from
them.
They obtain their
nutrition from
dead and decaying
organic matter.
2.
They take readymade
food from the host
plant.
They release digestive enzymes
into the surroundings and absorb the
digested food.
Examples
Cuscuta, orchids
Fungi, some bacteria
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