The Greek root endo means "within" or "internal." Why are endomycorrhizal fungi, or AM Fungi, aptly named? Select one: O a. their hyphae form tree-like branching structures inside plant root cells O b. they are mutualistic O c. their hyphae form dense mats that surround roots but do not penetrate the cell walls O d. they form clamp connection that link cells together

The Greek root endo means "within" or "internal." Why are endomycorrhizal fungi, or AM Fungi, aptly named? Select one: O a. their hyphae form tree-like branching structures inside plant root cells O b. they are mutualistic O c. their hyphae form dense mats that surround roots but do not penetrate the cell walls O d. they form clamp connection that link cells together

BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)

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Chapter22: Fungi

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