Question
Biology Question on biological classification
Obligate parasites are those organisms which
A
live only on living host
B
are essentially parasites but can also become saprophyte
C
live only on dead and decaying organic matter
D
are essentially saprophytes but can also becomes parasites
Answer
live only on living host
Explanation
Solution
Obligate parasites can grow only upon suitable living host tissues. The best examples of obligate parasites are the downy and powdery mildews.