How does the size of fungal hyphae contribute to their ability to decompose detritus?
A)Fungal hyphae have a low ratio of surface area to volume, so they are able to absorb more nutrients.
B)Fungal hyphae have high ratio of surface area to volume, so they are able to absorb more nutrients.
C)Fungal hyphae have a low ratio of surface area to volume, so they are able to secrete more digestive enzymes into the surrounding environment to break down detritus.
D)Fungal hyphae have a high ratio of surface area to volume, so they are able to secrete enzymes into a greater area of soil to break down detritus.

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Fungal hyphae have a high surface area to volume ratio, which allows them to efficiently absorb nutrients and secrete enzymes over a large area, aiding in the decomposition of detritus.

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