WAEC Biology 2023 Objective — Question 25
Question 25 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Biology 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Organisms that feed on dead, decaying tissues of other organisms are known as
- A. parasites
- B. autotrophs
- C. heterotrophs
- D. saprophytesCorrect
Explanation
Saprophytes are the organisms that live and feed on dead and decaying organisms. Saprophytes are usually bacteria and fungi (such as molds, mushroom, yeast, penicillium and mucor).
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