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:

Cell Structure

The organization of all the components of a cell, including its membrane, cytoplasm, and genetic material, crucial for its functions.

Taxon

A formal taxonomic group at any level (e.g., phylum or genus).

Kingdom

A broad taxonomic category made up of related phyla; many biologists currently assign living organisms to five kingdoms and several “supergroups.”

Taxa

represents the groups or categories in the classification system of organisms, ranging from kingdom down to species.