Which Statement About Fungi Is Not True

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which statement about fungi is not true?

• A) A multicellular fungus has a body called a mycelium.
• B) Hyphae are composed of individual mycelia.
• C) Many fungi tolerate highly hypertonic environments.
• D) Many fungi tolerate low temperatures.
• E) Some fungi are anchored to their substrate by rhizoids.

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