The Adaptive Advantage Associated with the Filamentous Nature of Fungal

question 127

Multiple Choice

The adaptive advantage associated with the filamentous nature of fungal mycelia is primarily related to

• A)the ability to form haustoria and parasitize other organisms.
• B)avoiding sexual reproduction until the environment changes.
• C)the potential to inhabit almost all terrestrial habitats.
• D)an extensive surface area well suited for invasive growth and absorptive nutrition.

---

Definitions:

Resting Potential

The state of a neuron when it is not active, characterized by a balance of ions producing a negative charge inside the cell.

Axon

A long, slender projection of a nerve cell, or neuron, which conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Electrical Charge

A fundamental property of matter that causes it to experience a force when placed in an electromagnetic field, which can be positive or negative.

Peripheral Nervous System

A part of the nervous system that consists of nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for connecting the CNS to limbs and organs.