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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