Question

In what way does a fungus growing around the roots of higher plants benefit them?

• A. It products antimicrobial substances
• B. It produces growth promoting substances
• C. It helps in absorbing water nitrogen and other minerals
• D. All of them

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of them

The associations between roots and fungi are called mycorrhizae. The roots provide essential nutrients for the growth of the fungi. In return, the large mass of fungal hyphae acts as a virtual root system for the plants, increasing the amount of water and nutrients that the plant may obtain from the surrounding soil. So, the correct option is "D" (All of them)