Asked by Melody Ghorbani on Jul 12, 2024
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Mycorrhizae assist plants by
A) taking up and reducing atmospheric nitrogen.
B) improving the extraction of water and minerals from the soil.
C) storing food for the plant in the fungal bodies.
D) increasing vegetative reproduction.
E) acquiring oxygen for cellular respiration in root tissues.
Mycorrhizae
Symbiotic associations between the roots of plants and a fungus, enhancing nutrient and water uptake for the plant and providing carbohydrates for the fungus.
Atmospheric Nitrogen
The form of nitrogen gas (N2) that makes up about 78% of the Earth's atmosphere, largely inert and not directly usable by most organisms.
Fungal Bodies
The physical structure of a fungus, including both the visible fruiting body and oftentimes an extensive network of hyphae known as the mycelium.
- Describe the relationship between plants and fungi, including mycorrhizae, and their ecological benefits.
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Learning Objectives
- Describe the relationship between plants and fungi, including mycorrhizae, and their ecological benefits.
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