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Below are given some organisms:

(A) Yeasts

(B) Bedbugs

(C) Leeches

(D) Cuscuta

(E) Algae

(F) Lice

(G) Mushroom

(H) Lichens

The organisms which may be classified in the group of parasites are


1. (A), (C), (F) and (G)
2. (B), (C), (D) and (H)
3. (B), (C), (D) and (F)
4. (C), (D), (E) and (G)

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Correct Answer - Option 3 : (B), (C), (D) and (F)

Explanation:

Parasitic mode of Nutrition

  • Organisms following a parasitic mode of nutrition do not prepare or look out for their own food. 
  • They are dependent upon other organisms for their nutrition. 
  • In plants, Cuscuta is an example of a parasite as it depends upon other plants. 
  • It does not have chlorophyll and it takes food from another plant which is known as the host.
  • In animals, bedbugs, Leeches, and Lice are examples of parasitics. 
  • Bedbugs, leeches, and lice feed themselves on the blood of other animals. 

So, the correct option here is (B), (C), (D), and (F).

Some Other Types of Nutrition

Symbiotic Nutrition
  • Two different kinds of organisms live together for their mutual benefit.
  • Algae, which is an autotroph, and fungus, which is a saprophyte, live together in a lichen is an example of a symbiotic relationship.
Autotrophic Nutrition
  • The organism produces its food from simple inorganic materials such as water, carbon dioxide, and mineral salts in the presence of sunlight.
  • Example: Green plants, autotrophic bacteria.
  • Symbiotic and Parasitic are heterotrophic mode of nutrition where plant directly or indirectly depends upon autotrophs for their food. 

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