Question

Mycorrhiza is a symbiotic association between

• A. Bacteria and fungi
• B. Algae and fungi
• C. Fungi and roots of higher plants
• D. Blue green algae and roots of higher plants.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Fungi and roots of higher plants

Mycorrhiza is the association of fungi and the roots of plants. It is a symbiotic association where fungus helps in increasing the surface area of absorption. The mycorrhiza fungi help in the mineral uptake for the plant. The plant provides shelter and protection to the fungus. The fungus also obtains sugars from the plant.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.