Fungi play what important role in the environment?
A. They perform photosynthesis and release oxygen into the atmosphere.
B. They are one of the few organisms that degrade lignin.
C. They form symbiotic relationships with plants.
D. Both A and B
E. Both B and C
F. All of the above
Answer: E. Both B and C
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a. sclerenchyma b. collenchyma c. parenchyma d. phloem e. xylem
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