How Do Endophytes Differ from Endomycorrhizal Fungi

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Multiple Choice

How do endophytes differ from endomycorrhizal fungi?

• A)Endophytes live within leaves, whereas endomycorrhizal fungi live within roots.
• B)Endomycorrhizal fungi are beneficial to the plant, whereas endophytes are harmful.
• C)Endophytes are unicellular, whereas endomycorrhizal fungi are multicellular.
• D)Endophytes help plants absorb nutrients, whereas endomycorrhizal fungi help plants defend against predators and pathogens.
• E)Endophytes penetrate into plant cells, whereas endomycorrhizal fungi live within and between plant cell walls.

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Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits signals between different parts of the body, coordinating its actions and sensory information.

Neural Connections

The links between neurons through which they communicate, allowing for the transmission of electrical or chemical signals across the nervous system.

Vertebrate

Organisms with backbones or spinal columns, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

Vagus

Referring to the vagus nerve, which is the tenth cranial nerve and is involved in the parasympathetic control of the heart, lungs, and digestive tract.