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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Definitions:

Break-Even Point

The break-even point is the level of production or sales at which total revenues equal total expenses, resulting in no net profit or loss for a business.

Short-Run Supply Curve

A graphical depiction showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity supplied over a short period, wherein some inputs are fixed.

Long-Run Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity supplied over a long period, accounting for adjustments in all factors of production.

Short-Run Supply Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good and the amount that producers are willing to supply, over a short period.