By means of which of the following, the fungal hyphae penetrate the hard wall of the host?

Hormones

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Enzymes

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Cell sap

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Enzymes
Hyphae are specifically adapted for growth on solid surfaces and to invade substrates and tissues. They can exert large penetrative mechanical forces on the host wall. By means of enzymes, fungal hyphae penetrate the hard wall of the host tissue.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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