Which of the following statements about the hyphae of ectomycorrhizal fungi are correct?
I. They provide plants with minerals and water from the soil.
II. They obtain sugars that plants produce by photosynthesis.
III. They grow between root cells.

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Ectomycorrhizal fungi form symbiotic relationships with plants, where they assist in the uptake of minerals and water from the soil (I), receive sugars produced by the plant through photosynthesis (II), and grow between root cells, forming a network that enhances nutrient exchange (III).

Which of the Following Statements About the Hyphae of Ectomycorrhizal