What is an example of symbiotic nutrition?
Correct answer: C. Mycorrhiza
- A. Dodder
- B. Bacteria that breakdown the proteins of plants and animals
- C. Mycorrhiza
- D. Puccinia
Explanation
Mycorrhizae are a symbiotic association between plant roots and fungi. Their major role is to enhance nutrient and water uptake by the host plant by exploiting a larger volume of soil than roots alone can do. Mycorrhizae come in a number of forms, dependent upon both host plant and fungal taxonomy.
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