A saprobe differs from a parasite in that
A. a saprobe has the ability to undergo meiosis to produce sexual spores, but a parasite can only perform mitosis to produce asexual spores.
B. a saprobe has a pseudohyphae morphology, but a parasite has true hyphae.
C. a saprobe derives nutrients from dead plants and animals, but a parasite derives nutrients from living plants and animals.
D. a saprobe is a fungus, but a parasite is a protozoan.
Answer: C
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