Question

Mycorrhiza is a ________ .

• A. virus
• B. cyanobacteria
• C. bacteria
• D. fungi

Answer 1

The correct option is D

fungi

Mycorrhiza is an example of fungal species that is in a symbiotic association with the plant roots. For example, many memebers of the genus Glomus form mycorrhiza where in the fungal symbiont in these associations absorbs phosphorus from soil and passes it to the plant. Plants that have such associations show other benefits such as resistance to root borne pathogens, tolerance to salinity and drought, and an overall increase in plant growth and development.