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Post-UTME Biology 2017 Objective — Question 1

Question 1 of 20 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Biology 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A plant which grows on another plant without apparent harm to the host plant is called

  • A. a parasite
  • B. an epiphyteCorrect
  • C. a saprophyte
  • D. a predator

Explanation

An epiphyte grows on another plant for physical support only, without taking nutrients from (harming) it.

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