A. parasitic - this would best relate to option 4.
B. mutualistic - this is a symbiosis of sorts - option 5.
C. saphrophytic - this is a fungus that feeds on dead organisms. Option 2.
Answer: Fungi are microscopic heterotrophic living organisms that grow as long threads called hyphae. In terms of their function, they can be divided into-
Parasitic fungus that obtains nutrients from living host while harming it, mutualistic fungus that obtains nutrients and inturn provides benefit provides to the host, and saprophytic fungus that are mainly classified as decomposers.
Thus, correct match is as-
A) Parasitic fungus- 4) lives within the blood of another organism and causes disease
B) Mutualistic fungus - 5) lives around the roots of a tree and provides nutrients to the tree
C) Saprophytic fungus- 2) lives in a marsh environment and aids in biodegradation.
