The Roots of Vascular Plants Form Associations with Fungi Called

question 66

Multiple Choice

The roots of vascular plants form associations with fungi called __________, which allow them to absorb water and dissolved minerals from the soil.

• A) hyphae
• B) mycoses
• C) mycorrhizae
• D) lichens
• E) thalli

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Definitions:

Spermatogenesis

The process of sperm cell development, occurring in the testes of males.

Spermatocytes

Cells in the testes that undergo meiosis to produce sperm.

Spermatids

Immature male sex cells that result from the division of secondary spermatocytes and will eventually develop into mature sperm.

Chromosome Number

The chromosome number is the total count of chromosomes within the nucleus of a cell, characteristic for each species and fundamental for genetic inheritance.