The woven,intertwining mass of hyphae that makes up the body of a mold is a ________.

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The description given in the question is of a mycelium, which is a mass of hyphae that forms the body of a mold or fungus. Option A, septum, is a term used to describe a cross-wall that separates fungal cells. Option B, rhizoid, refers to root-like structures that anchor fungi to surfaces. Option C, spore, is a reproductive structure that fungi use to spread and reproduce. Option D, bud, is a small growth that forms on the surface of a fungal or yeast cell. Therefore, the best choice is E) mycelium.

The Woven,intertwining Mass of Hyphae That Makes Up the Body