Which of the following organisms are in symbiosis in a mycorrhiza?
A
Fungus-Fungus
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B
Alga-Alga
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C
Alga-Fungus
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D
Fungus-Gymnosperm
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Solution
The correct option is D
Fungus-Gymnosperm
Mycorrhizae is mutualism that form between fungi and vascular plants. The fungi colonize the root system of a host plant, providing increased water and nutrient absorption capabilities while the plant provides the fungus with carbohydrates formed from photosynthesis.