Lichens

What do mycorrhizal fungi gain from plants?

• carbohydrates
• nutrients
• extracellular enzymes
• carbon dioxide

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The association between a fungus and a green algae is called _____.

• mycorrhiza

• lichens

• yeast

• mold

The association between a fungus and plant roots is called _____.

• mycorrhiza

• lichen

• zygosporangia

• mold

Lichen help break down _____ to produce soil.

• plants

• algae

• fish

• rocks

Mycorrhiza...

• aid in the transfer of nutrients to the plant

• aid in the transfer of nutrients to the fungi

• aid in the transfer of water to the fungi

• have nothing to do with plants

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Lichen is an example of a symbiotic relationship.

• True

• False

What term is used for fungi that feed on living organisms but cause harm to the organism?

• Saprophytic
• Parasitic
• Cilia
• ymbiotic

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A farmer notices that a certain group of crops grows much better in the presence of a certain fungi. Which is most LIKELY an explanation? 

• The crops and fungus share the same food source.
• The crop and fungi must form  a mycorrhiza together.
• They are in a non-symbiotic relationship.
• The fungi are in love with the plants.

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