The Interwoven Mass of Cells That Forms Large Structures Such

question 101

Multiple Choice

The interwoven mass of cells that forms large structures such as an earthstar or a mushroom is a

• A) mycelium.
• B) hypha.
• C) root.
• D) septum.
• E) spore.

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