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.