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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Organisms and Populations

Question:

Which of the following is a definition of Saprophytes?

 

Options:

Insects which feed only on few specific plants.

Insects which feed upon only one species or genus of plants.

 Insects which feed on plant sap and other parts of plants.

Organisms who live, feed on dead organic materials and obtain nutrition for their growth.

Correct Answer:

Organisms who live, feed on dead organic materials and obtain nutrition for their growth.

Explanation:

 The correct definition of saprophytes is:

"Organisms who live, feed on dead organic materials, and obtain nutrition for their growth."

Saprophytes are organisms, such as certain fungi and bacteria, that decompose and feed on dead or decaying organic matter, breaking it down into simpler compounds and contributing to the recycling of nutrients in the environment.

 Insects which feed upon only one species or genus of plants are known as monophagous.

 Insects which feed on plant sap and other parts of plants are known as phytophagous.

 Insects which feed only on few specific plants are known as oligophagous.

 

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