Question

Fungi are both beneficial and destructive. This fungus is living in and on the tree seen here. This is a ____________ relationship and could cause the tree to ______________. A) helpful; grow B) parasitic; die C) helpful; make fruit D) symbiotic; reproduce

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer will be option-D.

Explanation:

Fungi forms symbiotic or mutual relationship with higher plants known as mycorrhizae.

These mycorrhizae could be present on the tree parts like stem which form the ectomycorrhizae and some live inside the plant parts like in the roots and known as endo-mycorrhizae.

The fungi provide useful nutrient like they absorb phosphorus from the soil and provide it to the plants and in return plant give shelter to these fungi.

Thus, option-D is the correct answer.