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4. What are the differences and similarities between saprotrophs and parasites ?
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1. Describe nutriti​

Answer 1

Explanation:

• Parasites are organisms that depend upon another organism (host) for food and cause harmful effects or dieseases to the host.
• Examples: Cuscuta (Amarbel), mosquitoes and head lice. saprotrophs are orgnisms that obtain nutrition from dead and decaying organic matter. Examples: Fungi and some bacteria.

• Nutrition is defined as the processes by which an animal or plant takes in and utilises food substances.
• Essential nutrients include protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins, minerals and electrolytes. Normally, 85% of daily energy use is from fat and carbohydrates and 15% from protein.