An Example of an Organism That Parasitizes a Host Plant

question 5

Multiple Choice

An example of an organism that parasitizes a host plant is

• A) a mycorrhizal fungus.
• B) nitrogen-fixing bacteria in root nodules.
• C) a Venus flytrap.
• D) mistletoe.

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