2019 · Q66
Which one of the following organisms is dependent on saprophytic mode of nutrition?
General KnowledgeBiology
- AAgaricus
- BUlothrix
- CRiccia
- DCladophora
Explanation
Agaricus, the common mushroom, is a fungus that lacks chlorophyll and obtains its nutrition by decomposing dead organic matter - the saprophytic mode. Ulothrix, Riccia and Cladophora are green algae or bryophytes that photosynthesise. Hence option A is correct.