Which of the Following Is an Example of a Mutualistic

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a mutualistic association involving a fungus?

• A)Fungal hyphae penetrate a plant root, then provide the plant with nutrients and receive organic molecules in return.
• B)Fungal spores infect and then eventually kill an insect.
• C)A fungus produces rings that allow it to capture and feed upon nematode worms.
• D)A fungus invades the xylem of a tree and eventually kills it.
• E)A fungus causes athlete's foot in a human.

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