Which of the following is an example of a mutualistic association involving a fungus?
A)Fungal hyphae penetrate a plant root, then provide the plant with nutrients and receive organic molecules in return.
B)Fungal spores infect and then eventually kill an insect.
C)A fungus produces rings that allow it to capture and feed upon nematode worms.
D)A fungus invades the xylem of a tree and eventually kills it.
E)A fungus causes athlete's foot in a human.

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This describes a mutualistic association known as mycorrhiza, where a fungus colonizes the roots of a plant and provides it with nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen, while receiving carbon compounds in return.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Mutualistic