WAEC Biology 2026 Question 3

Question 3

Animal Nutrition

The mode of nutrition of an organism that digests its food externally is

  1. A.parasitic
  2. B.saprophytic
  3. C.holozoic
  4. D.symbiotic
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (saprophytic)

Explanation

Saprophytes pour enzymes onto dead matter outside their bodies and absorb the digested products.