Which of the following characteristics belong to mycorrhizae:
Correct answer: D. Fungi and root
- A. Fungi and algae
- B. Alage and root
- C. Fungi and lichen
- D. Fungi and root
Explanation
Mycorrhizae is a mutual symbiotic association between a fungus and a plant. The fungi facilitate the uptake of phosphorus and trace metals such as zinc and copper. The plant makes organic molecules such as sugars by photosynthesis and supplies them to the fungus. It accounts for 90% of the flowering plants.
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