Which of the Following Statements Describes the Value of Fungi

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes the value of fungi in the environment?

• A) Fungi "fix" nitrogen from the air for use by plants.
• B) Fungi trap sunlight energy in the form of carbohydrates.
• C) Fungi release elements from organic matter.
• D) Fungi enrich the soil by decreasing the rate of decay of organic matter.
• E) Fungi remove toxic metals from the soil.

Understand the life cycle stages, including haploid and diploid generations, of pines and their reproductive structures.

Describe the evolution and diversity of vascular systems in plants, including angiosperms and gymnosperms, and their ecological success.

Identify and explain the structures and roles of various parts of flowers and their evolution in angiosperms.

Explain the reproductive roles of male and female cones in conifers, with specific examples.

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