The plant genus Pinus reaches optimal growth when it grows with the fungal genus Suillusis. The ________ of the fungus give Pinus water and mineral nutrients, while Pinus gives the fungus sugars and organic macromolecules. Pinus and Suillusis have a ________ relationship.

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The hyphae of the fungus give Pinus water and mineral nutrients, while Pinus gives the fungus sugars and organic macromolecules. This is an example of a symbiotic relationship. The other answer choices are not relevant to the described relationship between Pinus and Suillusis.

The Plant Genus Pinus Reaches Optimal Growth When It Grows