You Are Studying a Plant Species That Has a Fungus

question 36

Multiple Choice

You are studying a plant species that has a fungus growing in its roots. You remove the fungus and evaluate what happens to the plant. Which outcome indicates a mutualistic relationship?

• A) The plant becomes toxic to herbivores.
• B) There is no change in the toxicity of the plant.
• C) The plant becomes less toxic to herbivores.
• D) The plant can acquire atmospheric nitrogen.

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