Question

The body of the fungus is known as_______.

• A. Hyphae
• B. Thallus
• C. Mycelium
• D. Filament

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Mycelium

The correct option is C:

Explanation for the correct option:

1. The body of the fungus is formed by mycelium.
2. Mycelium is a network of filamentous structures known as hyphae.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Hyphae is a filament of mycelium.
2. It is a long branching structure that collectively forms the mycelium.

Option B:

1. The thallus is a term used to describe the vegetative tissue of some organisms that are not structured into organs.
2. Thalli have no organized elements like leaves, roots, stalks, branches, or vascular bundles.

Option D:

1. Filaments are the cell's structural proteins.
2. Microtubules, microfilaments (also known as actin filaments), and intermediate filaments are the three types of filaments.

Final answer: The body of the fungus is known as mycelium.