Which of the following explains why fungi are such efficient decomposers, allowing them to undergo rapid and extensive growth?
a. Fungi use the mechanisms used by most parasitic organisms for rapid growth.
b. Because fungal hyphae is only one cell thick, fungi present an enormous surface area for enzyme secretion and nutrient absorption.
c. Fungi do not ingest food.
d. Fungi are adapted to a wide variety of environmental influences, such as temperature and pH.
Answer: b. Because fungal hyphae is only one cell thick, fungi present an enormous surface area for enzyme secretion and nutrient absorption.
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