A Saprobe Differs from a Parasite in That

question 17

Multiple Choice

A saprobe differs from a parasite in that

• A)a saprobe has the ability to undergo meiosis to produce sexual spores, but a parasite can only perform mitosis to produce asexual spores.
• B)a saprobe derives nutrients from dead plants and animals, but a parasite derives nutrients from living plants and animals.
• C)a saprobe has a pseudohyphae morphology, but a parasite has true hyphae.
• D)a saprobe is a fungus, but a parasite is a protozoan.

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