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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