All of the following are true of mycorrhizae EXCEPT
A)they are fungi that form beneficial relationships with plants.
B)an example is the food delicacy truffles.
C)the arbuscular mycorrhizae are a type of ectomycorrhizae.
D)they enable plants to absorb soil nutrients.
E)ectomycorrhizae extend the surface area of roots for nutrient absorption.

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Arbuscular mycorrhizae and ectomycorrhizae are two different types of mycorrhizae. Arbuscular mycorrhizae penetrate the plant roots while ectomycorrhizae surround the root cells but do not penetrate them.

All of the Following Are True of Mycorrhizae EXCEPT