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Mycorrhiza is a mutually beneficial association between plants and
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. Which statement about mycorrhizae is FALSE?
a. They are symbiotic associations between a fungus and a plant root.
b. They increase the uptake of nutrient minerals by the plant.
c. Arbuscular mycorrhizae are extracellular.
d. Endomycorrhizae are intracellular.
e. Members of the Glomeromycota may be involved.
Mycorrhizae
Select one:
A. Help plants gather solar energy.
B. Help plants gather organic nutrients.
C. Are a type of lichen.
D. Are mutualistic relationships.
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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- Mycorrhizae a. are a type of lichen.b. are mutualistic relationships.c. help plants gather solar energy.d. help plants gather inorganic nutrients.e. Both b and d are correct.arrow_forwardBiologists have discovered that many mycorrhizal fungi are sensitive to a low pH. What human-caused environmental problem may prove catastrophic for these fungi? How may this problem affect their plant partners? What measures could we take to decrease the problem?arrow_forwardHow do mycorrhizae function as biofertilisers? Explain with example.arrow_forward
- Ecologists often attempt to introduce new plants to restore degraded land. In an arid climate, scientists recommend introducing plants with arbuscular mycorrhizae. How would the mycorrhizae increase the plants’ survival compared to plants without mycorrhizae?arrow_forwardA group of researchers run an experiment to determine the effect of mycorrhizae (a fungus) on plant growth. The researchers set up three experimental groups: A large amount of mycorrhizae is applied to the plants in group 1 a smaller amount of mycorrhizae is applied to the plants in group 2, and no mycorrhizae is applied to the plants in group 3. Which group(s) is/are the experimental group(s)? More than one answer may be correct. Select all that apply. O Group 3 Group 2 Group 1arrow_forwardII. Match the terms associated with plant nutrition with its description. A) Mycorrhizae B) Root nodules C) Predator D) Root hairs E) Parasite 6. A plant that absorbs nutrients created by another plant. 7. A plant in a nutrient deficient environment digest small insect as an alternative nutrient Source. 8. Where absorption of nutrients from epidermal outgrowth of the root cells. 9. Found on roots where bacterial cells exist symbiotically as a source of nitrogen for the plant. 10. A symbiotic relationship for nutrient source of plant and fungus.arrow_forward
- The nutrition of some plants is enhanced by a mutually beneficial association between a root and a fungus. The association is known as _________. a. root nodule c. root hair b. mycorrhiza d. hyphaarrow_forwardHow do plants acquire carbon to build carbohydrates and lignin? Select one: O a. Through the stomata from the atmosphere O b. Through the roots, dissolved in soil water c. Through the root symbiosis with mycorrhizae O d. Through the root symbiosis with Rhizobia e. From the organic matter in the soilarrow_forwardWhich of the following is not a way in which antifungaldrugs are effective?(a) They interfere with nucleic acid synthesis.(b) They increase plasma membrane permeability causingexcessive leakiness of essential substances.(c) They can impair the mitotic spindle apparatus.(d) They can induce mycorrhizae production.(e) None of the abovearrow_forward
- Which of the following is true of mychrrhizae? 1. The fungal hyphae of ectomycorrhizae form arbuscles. 2. Ectomycorrhizae penetrate the cytoplasm of root cells. 3. Endomycorrhizal fungal hyphae form a dense mantle ensheathing roots. 4. Ectomycorrhizae are found in many crop plants such as wheat and maize. 5. Ectomycorrhizal fungal hyphae form a dense mantle ensheathing roots.arrow_forwardBoth Ascomycetes and Basidiomycetes form ectomycorrhizal associations with plants. Another group of fungi, the Glomeromycota, form endomycorrhizal partnerships. Which answer below best describes the two pictures seen here? (Hint: mycorrhizae stain reddish-purple!) Picture A 400x (c.s.) Picture B 400x (c.s.) O Picture A is an endo- while Picture B is an ecto-mycorrhizal view O Picture A is an ecto- while Picture B is an endo-mycorrhizal viewarrow_forwardIdentify mycorrhizal structure that penetrates into plant roots and reasons behind this. Also, explain the roles of mycorrhizae in plant defense against plant disease.arrow_forward
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