How Does the Size of Fungal Hyphae Contribute to Their

question 96

Multiple Choice

How does the size of fungal hyphae contribute to their ability to decompose detritus?

• A)Fungal hyphae have a low ratio of surface area to volume, so they are able to absorb more nutrients.
• B)Fungal hyphae have high ratio of surface area to volume, so they are able to absorb more nutrients.
• C)Fungal hyphae have a low ratio of surface area to volume, so they are able to secrete more digestive enzymes into the surrounding environment to break down detritus.
• D)Fungal hyphae have a high ratio of surface area to volume, so they are able to secrete enzymes into a greater area of soil to break down detritus.

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