Fungal hyphae penetrate the cortical cells and form densely branched arbuscles called __________.

CAM

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VAM

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BGA

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PAR

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Solution

The correct option is D VAM
B: VAM
Solution: Fungal hyphae penetrate the cortical cells of higher plants and form vesicular structures inside the called Vesicular Arbuscular Mycchorhizae(VAM). VAM is a symbiotic association of fungi with higher plants. It helps the plant to absorb certain elements from soil and increase its disease resistance.
So the correct answer is "VAM"

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