Fungi capable of dimorphism grow either as
A) rhizoids or hyphae.
B) yeast-like or mycelium.
C) germ tubes or buds.
D) spores or mushrooms.
E) yeast-like or mushrooms.

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Dimorphic fungi can alternate between two distinct growth forms, which are typically yeast-like or mycelial. This means that they can grow either as individual unicellular yeast cells or as a filamentous mass of cells known as mycelium. The other answer choices involve growth forms that are not typically associated with dimorphism in fungi.

Fungi Capable of Dimorphism Grow Either as