All of the following statements are true

concerning mycorrhizae EXCEPT that
a. the fungus may penetrate into root cells.
b. mycorrhizae increase the surface area for
absorption.
c. roots obtain minerals from the fungus.
d. the fungus provides the plant with nitrogenrich
compounds.
e. it is a mutualistic symbiosis


D

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