Rhizopus (or mucor)obtain its food from dead organic matter extracellularly. It is said to be
-
A.
a facultative parasite -
B.
saprophyte -
C.
an obligate parasite -
D.
a commensal -
E.
an autotroph
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
A saprophyte or saprotroph is an organism which gets its energy from dead and decaying organic matter. This may be decaying pieces of plants or animals.