Question

Mycorrhiza is a symbiotic relationship between
roots of higher plants and
(a) virus (b) fungi
(c) bacteria (d) blue green algae

Answer 1

Answer:

Mycorrhiza is a symbiotic relationship between

roots of higher plants and

(a) virus

(b) fungi ✔✔

(c) bacteria

(d) blue green algae

Answer 2

Mycorrhiza is a symbiotic relationship between roots of plants and fungus.

Explanation:

• The term symbiosis involves mutual agreement of two organisms in which both benefit from each other.
• In case of mycorrhiza, the fungus increases the surface area of roots which allows the roots to absorb vital nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen and water.
• On the other had the fungus gets food from the plant in the form of sugars.
• The fungus are filamentous in nature and extend themselves beyond the roots.