Mycorrhizae are fungi that are symbiotic with plants. What is the likely relationship between these fungi and plants?

A) The fungi provide soil nutrients to the plants; the plants provide food to the fungi.
B) The fungi remove bacteria from the soil; the plants provide water to the fungi.
C) The fungi provide CO₂ to the plants; the plants protect the fungi from predators.
D) The fungi remove predators from the plants; the plants provide shelter for the fungi.