Mycorrhizae are A

Question

Mycorrhizae are a:
A) parasitic association between algae and fungi.
B) parasitic association between animals and fungi.
C) mutualistic association between plant roots and a fungus.
D) mutualistic association between algae and plant roots.

Accepted Answer

Mycorrhizae are a mutualistic association between plant roots and a fungus. The fungus provides the plant with increased access to nutrients, particularly phosphorus, while the plant provides the fungus with carbohydrates.