Fungi Interact with Many Organisms in Mutualistic Ways

question 11

Multiple Choice

Fungi interact with many organisms in mutualistic ways. Which of the following involves a fungus that is mutualistic with another organism?

• A) a fungus and a protozoan that live together as a lichen
• B) a fungus that is raised by ants on leaves that the ants collect from trees and shrubs
• C) a fungus that lives inside plant roots and produces toxins that kill neighboring plants
• D) a fungus that produces penicillin that is used by humans to kill infectious bacteria

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Definitions:

Nerve Cells

Specialized cells that transmit electrical signals throughout the body, also known as neurons.

Neuron

A neuron is a nerve cell that is the basic building block of the nervous system, responsible for transmitting information throughout the body.

Nerve Cell

A cell that transmits electrical signals to and from the brain and throughout the body, also known as a neuron.

Glial Cell

Non-neuronal cells in the central nervous system that support, protect, and nourish neurons.