An Example of a Mutualistic Association Between a Plant and a Fungus

Question

An example of a mutualistic association between a plant and a fungus would be
A)nitrogen fixation.
B)Rhizobium infection.
C)mycorrhizae.
D)parasitic infection.
E)assisted pollination.

Accepted Answer

Mycorrhizae is a mutualistic association between the roots of plants and fungi. The plant provides the fungus with carbohydrates produced through photosynthesis, while the fungus helps the plant by increasing its access to nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen in the soil. This relationship is beneficial for both the plant and fungus.