Question

Mycorrhizal fungi are _______.
a.
mutualistic root-dwelling fungi that help plants obtain more water and nutrients.
b.
mutualistic leaf-dwelling fungi that obtain sugar from plant leaves
c.
parasitic leaf-dwelling fungi that strangle plants
d.
epiphytic plants living on plant stems and leaves



Please select the best answer from the choices provided


A
B
C
D

Answer 1

A

Mycorrhizal fungi are mutualistic root-associated fungi that help plants obtain water and nutrients (often in exchange for carbohydrates).