Question

Mycorrhizae specialized for absorption of nutrients from the soil are

• A. Symbiotic association of fungi with algae
• B. Symbiotic association of fungi with roots of higher plants
• C. Symbiotic association of fungi with insects
• D. Fungi living on leaves of plants

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Symbiotic association of fungi with 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.