Before a fungus enters a root to form a mycorrhiza, the root forms a _______ in response to fungal signals.

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The prepenetration apparatus is formed by the root in response to the fungal signals before a fungus enters a root to form a mycorrhiza. It helps in directing the fungus towards the appropriate site for entry into the root. Option A (nodule) and E (bulb scale) are not related to mycorrhiza formation, option B (malignant tumor) is an incorrect answer, and option C (tuber) is formed due to the accumulation of food material in the underground stem of a plant.

Before a Fungus Enters a Root to Form a Mycorrhiza