13. You have a friend who is surprised to see mushrooms growing in the dark because, in their words, they “thought plants needed light to grow." How would you correct and explain the observation to your friend?

13. You have a friend who is surprised to see mushrooms growing in the dark because, in their words, they “thought plants needed light to grow." How would you correct and explain the observation to your friend?

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