Fungal hyphae penetrate hard cell walls of their hosts with the help of
A
Enzymes
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B
Sugar exudates
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C
Sharp tips
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is A Enzymes Fungi have hyphae knows as haustoria that penetrate the host tissue by the release of enzymes like cellulase, which helps to dissolve the cell wall of hosts and draws the nutrients out of it.