Fungi That Help the Roots of Plants to Absorb Minerals

Question

Fungi that help the roots of plants to absorb minerals and water from the soil are
A)decomposers.
B)mycorrhizae.
C)yeasts.
D)molds.

Accepted Answer

Mycorrhizae are symbiotic associations between fungi and the roots of plants. The fungi help the plant to absorb minerals and water from the soil in exchange for organic compounds produced by the plant. Decomposers like molds help to break down dead organic matter, yeasts are unicellular fungi that can ferment sugars, and they do not have a specific relationship with plant roots.