Mycorrhizal Fungi Contribute to Nutrient Cycles by Aiding in the Absorption

question 29

Multiple Choice

Mycorrhizal fungi contribute to nutrient cycles by aiding in the absorption of minerals,which they share with plants in return for carbohydrates.This shows that nutrient cycling can be an example of

• A) commensalism.
• B) parasitism.
• C) mutualism.
• D) predation.
• E) herbivory.

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Definitions:

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Kruskal-Wallis Test

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