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Question
In a mycorrhizal association, what does the fungal partner provide to the plant?
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
In a mycorrhizal association, the fungal mycelia use their extensive network of hyphae to channel water and minerals from the soil into the plant. In exchange, the plant supplies the products of photosynthesis to fuel fungal metabolism.
Hint
Think about what the extensive hyphal network is particularly good at absorbing from soil.