Which Statement About Mycorrhizae Is INCORRECT

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which statement about mycorrhizae is INCORRECT?

• A) The type of mycorrhizae in which the fungi invade the plant cells is called endotrophic.
• B) Only the plants benefit from a mycorrhizae association.
• C) Ectotrophic mycorrhizae do not enter the tree root cells.
• D) Mycorrhizae benefit both the plants and the fungi..
• E) Mycorrhizae are essential for normal growth and development of trees and many herbaceous plants.

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Definitions:

Negative Charge

A characteristic of a particle or object indicating it has more electrons than protons.

Protons

Positive-charged particles present in the core of an atom, known as subatomic particles.

Electrons

Subatomic particles with negative charge, found in all atoms and acting as the primary carrier of electricity in solids.

Atomic Number

The quantity of protons present in an atom's nucleus, which dictates the element's chemical characteristics and position within the periodic table.