Question

Differentiate between:
(a) Parasitic and saprophytic modes of nutrition
(b) Symbiotic and parasitic modes of nutrition​

Answer 1

Answer:

a)

A mode of nutrition in which organisms obtain nutrition from dead and decaying matters is called the Saprotrophic Nutrition. Parasitic Nutrition refers to heterotrophic nutrition, in which parasites depend on other living organisms for their food.

b)

In a symbiotic relationship the organisms are mutually benefited. No organisms are hurt. Example algae and fungi. In parasitic mode one organism is harmed from the other organism.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

a) A mode of nutrition in which organisms obtain nutrition from dead and decaying matters is called the Saprotrophic Nutrition. Parasitic Nutrition refers to heterotrophic nutrition, in which parasites depend on other living organisms for their food.

b) In a symbiotic relationship the organisms are mutually benefited. No organisms are hurt. Example algae and fungi. In parasitic mode one organism is harmed from the other organism.