The roots of some higher plants get associated with a fungal partner. The roots provide food to the fungus while the fungus supplies water to the roots. The structure so formed is known as ______.
A
Lichen
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B
Mycorrhiza
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C
Anabaena
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D
Rhizobium
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Solution
The correct option is B Mycorrhiza Mycorrhiza is the symbiotic association of fungi and the roots of plants where fungus helps in increasing the surface area of absorption for the plants. The mycorrhiza fungi help in the mineral uptake for the plant. The plant provides food in the form of sugars, shelter, and protection to the fungus.