Do mycorrhizal symbioses occur between fungus and nonphotosynthetic plants?

A. No; nonphotosynthetic plants do not need phosphate.
B. Yes; nonphotosynthetic plants also need minerals.
C. Yes; nonphotosynthetic plants can generate organic compounds without photosynthesis.
D. No; nonphotosynthetic plants cannot provide organic compounds to fungi.


Answer: D

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