Those bacteria which are fully dependent upon their host for nutrition are called__________?
Correct answer: D. Parasitic bacteria
- A. Heterotrophic bacteria
- B. Chemosynthetic bacteria
- C. Saprophytic bacteria
- D. Parasitic bacteria
Explanation
Parasitic bacteria obtain nutrients from a living host and depend on that host for at least part of their nutrition. Students may choose heterotrophic bacteria because parasites are heterotrophs, but heterotrophy is a broad category that also includes saprophytic bacteria.
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