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Question
Which type of hyphae is responsible for penetrating the media and absorbing food?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Vegetative hyphae penetrate the media (substrate) and absorb food (nutrients). Aerial hyphae grow above the surface, and reproductive hyphae carry spores. Septate hyphae refer to the presence of cross-walls, not their specific function in nutrient absorption.
Hint
These hyphae are analogous to the 'roots' of a plant, but for fungi.