NEET MCQ on Saprophytes Quiz Questions

MCQ Mojo

Quiz Guides

Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Class 7 Class 8 Class 9 Class 10 Class 11 Class 12

Quiz Guides

CBSE

Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5 Class 6 Class 7 Class 8 Class 9 Class 10 Class 11 Class 12

Toggle dark mode

Home › Quiz › NEET MCQ on Saprophytes

1/10

0:00

1. This can be used to demarcate a facultative parasite

A can become a parasite but is actually a saprophyte B can become a saprophyte but is actually a parasite C only requires dead organic matter to sustain D requires a living host inevitably

2. Pick the incorrect statement about Fungi

A Can be anaerobic B Can be photosynthetic C Can be multicellular D Can be saprophytic

3. The reason why there is a close association between fungi and algae in lichen is because the fungus

A releases oxygen for algae B fixes atmospheric nitrogen for algae C provides food for algae D provides anchorage, protection and absorption for algae

4. Facultative saprophyte is

A always a saprophyte B always a parasite C a parasite which may live as a saprophyte D may adapt a parasitic lifestyle

5. Lichens are a known combination of fungi and algae where the fungus is

A a symbiotic relationship with algae B a parasitic relationship with algae C an epiphytic relationship with algae D a saprophytic relationship with algae

6. Fungi are ____________ when they feed on dead organic matter

A Saprophytes B Parasites C Dimorphic D None of the above

7. Parasitic and saprobiotic mode of nutrition are found in

A Fungi B Bacteria C Both and D Viruses

8. This one is saprophytic in nutrition

A virus B cyanobacteria C fungi D all of these

9. When one organism obtains nutrition from the other, the mode of nutrition is

A heterotrophic B symbiosis C autotrophic D none of these

10. This has a saprophytic mode of nutrition

A Mushroom B Leech C lice D roundworm

MCQ Mojo

Free chapter-wise MCQ practice with instant answers and explanations for CBSE classes 6–12 — plus timed mock tests. Learn smarter, score higher.