STANDARDBotany-Plant Physiology
STANDARD Botany Symbiotic Relationships MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
'Mycorrhizae' are useful for plants mainly due to their following attribute
A
Fixing atmospheric nitrogen
B
Enhanced absorption of nutrients from soil
C
Killing insects and pathogens
D
Providing resistance against abiotic stresses
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Mycorrhizae are able to create a vast network between the roots of a plant and the soil around them, which allows for the fungus to uptake nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphate for the plant and increase the surface area of the roots.
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