Four of the Following Statements About Mycorrhizae are True

Question

Four of the following statements about mycorrhizae are true.Which one is the exception?  
A) They benefit plant growth.
B) They are an example of mutualism.
C) They provide nutrients to their plant partner through photosynthesis.
D) They increase the root surface area for absorption.
E) They receive sugars from their plant partners.

Accepted Answer

Mycorrhizae do not provide nutrients to their plant partner through photosynthesis, as they themselves are not photosynthetic. Rather, they obtain sugars from the plant in exchange for nutrients that they access from the soil and make available to the plant.