Endophytic Fungi Differ from Parasitic Fungi in That They

question 91

Multiple Choice

Endophytic fungi differ from parasitic fungi in that they

• A) can attack both plants and animals.
• B) do not cause obvious deleterious symptoms in the host.
• C) immediately result in the death of the host.
• D) weaken the host, allowing it to be attacked by other organisms.
• E) grow on the outside of a plant, while parasites always grow on the inside.

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Definitions:

Edema

Swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues, often affecting the extremities such as legs and arms but can occur anywhere in the body.

Hypertension

A medical condition characterized by consistently high blood pressure.

Numbness of Extremities

A lack of sensation or feeling in the limbs, such as the hands or feet, often indicative of nerve damage or circulation issues.

Fainting

A sudden, temporary loss of consciousness, often due to a decrease in blood flow to the brain.