Which of the Following Is an Important Role for Fungi

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an important role for fungi in the carbon cycle?

• A)Fungi help release fixed carbon back to the environment for other plants and photosynthetic organisms to utilize.
• B)One of fungi's main roles is to provide already fixed carbon to plants that the plants then use for the production of cellular tissues.
• C)Fungi get involved in the fixation of carbon by undergoing photosynthesis.
• D)Fungi reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide.

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