VAM contains

Saprophytic bacteria

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Saprophytic fungi

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Symbiotic fungi

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Symbiotic bacteria

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Solution

The correct option is C
Symbiotic fungi

Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhiza (VAM) is an important mycorrhizal association. In this association, the fungal mycelium forms some special kinds of organs called vesicles and arbuscules within the root cortical cells. The vesicles and arbuscules serve as the food storage organs of the fungus.

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A. Chemosynthetic bacteria	1. Consume sulphur
B. Photoautotrophic bacteria	2. Environmental balance
C. Saprophytic bacteria	3. Produce sulphur
D. Symbiotic bacteria	4. Synthesize vitamins in human gut

Column I	Column 2
A. Saprophyte	1. Symbiotic association of fungi with plant roots
B. Parasite	2. Decomposition of dead organic materials
C. Lichens	3. Living on living plants or animals
D. Mycorrhiza	4. Symbiotic association of algae and fungi