Which of the Following Statements About How Fungi Obtain Nitrogen

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about how fungi obtain nitrogen is false?

• A) Fungi can use atmospheric nitrogen directly.
• B) Fungi can use nitrate ions.
• C) Fungi can obtain nitrogen directly from protein sources.
• D) Fungi can obtain nitrogen from ammonium.
• E) All of the above are true; none is false.

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