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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Saprophytes are correct because they obtain nutrients from dead organic matter. Parasites are incorrect because they live on or in a living host and take nutrients from it. Obligatory parasites are incorrect because this term describes a specific type of parasite that cannot survive without a host. Bacteria is incorrect because bacteria can be saprophytic, parasitic, or free-living, making it too general.