Mycorrhizas represent associations between plant roots andmicroorganisms thata) are antagonistic.b) help plants take up phosphorus and other nutrients from soil.c) involve algae in the association with plant roots.d) form nodules on the plant’s leaves.e) lead to the production of antibiotics.

Mycorrhizas represent associations between plant roots andmicroorganisms thata) are antagonistic.b) help plants take up phosphorus and other nutrients from soil.c) involve algae in the association with plant roots.d) form nodules on the plant’s leaves.e) lead to the production of antibiotics.

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Chapter35: Plant Nutrition

Section35.2: Soil

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Mycorrhizas represent associations between plant roots and
microorganisms that
a) are antagonistic.
b) help plants take up phosphorus and other nutrients from soil.
c) involve algae in the association with plant roots.
d) form nodules on the plant’s leaves.
e) lead to the production of antibiotics.

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