Rhizopus (or mucor)obtain its food from dead organic matter extracellularly. It is said to be

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JAMB 1978

A. a facultative parasite
B. saprophyte
C. an obligate parasite
D. a commensal
E. an autotroph

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Correct Answer: Option B

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A saprophyte or saprotroph is an organism which gets its energy from dead and decaying organic matter. This may be decaying pieces of plants or animals.

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