Plant Kingdom Question 586

Question: We can demarcate a facultative parasite as one which [CPMT 1973, 80, 81, 84; MP PMT 1984]

Options:

A) Inevitably requires living host

B) Only requires dead organic matter to live

C) Is actually a parasite but can also become saprophyte

D) Is actually a saprophyte but can also become a parasite

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Facultative parasite depend upon other plants or dead organic matter for food.