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The growth of mucor on a piece of bread is?


Question

The growth of mucor on a piece of bread is?

Options

A)
scavenging
B)
commensalism
C)
autotrophism
D)
saprophytism

The correct answer is D.

Explanation:

Bread mold is saprophytic, as are most types of fungi.

An organism that is saprophytic is one that feeds off of dead or decaying.


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