Why are mycorrhizal fungi superior to plants at acquiring mineral nutrition from the soil?
A) Fungi secrete extracellular enzymes that can break down large molecules.
B) Fungi can transport compounds through their mycelium from areas of surplus to areas of need.
C) Hyphae are 100 to 1000 times smaller than plant roots.
D) All of the above answers apply.
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