Which statement about arbuscular mycorrhizae is false?

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The statement that the fungus gains nothing from the association is false. Arbuscular mycorrhizae are mutualistic associations where both the host plant and the fungus benefit. The plant provides the fungus with carbohydrates, while the fungus helps the plant to acquire nutrients and water from the soil. Therefore, option D is the false statement, as the fungus gains benefits from the association.

Which Statement About Arbuscular Mycorrhizae Is False