Many Plants Are Mycorrhizal: Their Roots Are Infected with a Specialized

question 74

Multiple Choice

Many plants are mycorrhizal: Their roots are infected with a specialized fungus. The plant supplies carbon to the fungus, and the fungus supplies nutrients to the plant. The relationship between these plants and the mycorrhizal fungi is an example of a ________ association.

• A)mutualistic
• B)competitive
• C)parasitic
• D)successional
• E)predator -prey