Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Infection of Root

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the infection of root hairs by Rhizobium species is incorrect?

• A) Attachment of Rhizobium cells to plant root hair cells induce curling of the root hair.
• B) This is a mutualistic relationship between plant and bacteria.
• C) Nodules begin to form in the roots as both plant and bacterial partners differentiate.
• D) The presence of Rhizobium triggers the formation of syncytial cells.

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