NEET Biology question

Which of the following statements about mycorrhizal fungi such as Glomus is CORRECT?

(A)They form symbiotic associations with roots of most vascular plants and improve phosphorus absorptionCorrect
(B)They are exclusively parasitic and harm the host plant
(C)They fix atmospheric nitrogen but do not affect phosphorus uptake
(D)They are used only as antibiotics, not as biofertilisers

Answer: (A)

Solution

Glomus and related mycorrhizal fungi form mutualistic (not parasitic) associations with roots of most vascular plants,

Create a free account to read the complete working, and practise questions like this in a timed test.

Question ID VK-124413