For Fungi That Produce Mushrooms, the Majority of the Organism

Question

For fungi that produce mushrooms, the majority of the organism is located:
A) above ground.
B) in fruiting bodies.
C) in spores.
D) underground.

Accepted Answer

For fungi that produce mushrooms, the majority of the organism is located underground. This part of the fungus, known as the mycelium, consists of a network of filaments (hyphae) that absorb nutrients and support the growth of the fruiting bodies (mushrooms) above ground.