what is meant by ..?

Question

saprotrophs secrets enzymes on to the organic matter ?in this line what is meant by ON TO THE ORGANIC MATTER?the organic matter of what ?

Answer 1

Organic matter simply implies organic (usually biological) molecules such as lipids, proteins and carbohydrates etc.

Since saprotrophs feed off dead organisms, it can be assumed that it is the lipids/proteins/carbohydrates from a dead animal or plant.

Answer 2

Organic matter is anything that is carbon based. That includes any plant or animal - anything that is alive. In this sentence, the organic matter is anything that was once alive but now is not- so it could be dead leaves or whatever.

Here is an encyclopedia entry:
A saprotroph (or saprobe) is an organism that obtains its nutrients from non-living organic matter, usually dead and decaying plant or animal matter, by absorbing soluble organic compounds. Since saprotrophs cannot make food for themselves, they are considered a type of heterotroph. They include many fungi (the rest being parasitic, commensal or mutualistic symbionts), bacteria, and protozoa. Animal scavengers, such as dung beetles, vultures, and a few unusual non-photosynthetic plants are also sometimes referred to as saprotrophs, but are more commonly called saprophages.

Answer 3

Basically, any organic matter that the saprotroph is capable of eating. The saprotroph secretes the enzymes, which break down the indigestible parts of the organic matter, making them suitable for consuption.

A tree is organic matter. You are organic matter. Dirt is organic matter. Anything made of alive, dead, or decomposed lifeforms is organic matter.

Answer 4

Just organic matter in general. Nothing specific.