Question

The adhesive pad of fungi penetrate the host with the help of

• A. Hooks and suckers
• B. Mechanical pressure and enzymes
• C. Softening by enzymes only
• D. Only by mechanical pressure

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Mechanical pressure and enzymes

Fungi can penetrate the host by releasing cellulolytic and pectolytic enzymes. It can also exert mechanical pressure to get attached to a host.