Which of the following is a specialized type of fungi that lives on the roots of many vascular plants and enables nutrient absorption?
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Correct Answer: B. mycorrhizae
The mycorrhizae inhabit the roots of vascular plants and help to increase the surface area of the roots leading to higher rates of nutrient and water absorption. Rhizomes are underground stems that can sprout to produce new shoots and roots for the plant. Likewise, the apical meristem is the portion on the stem that enables upward growth of the stem. The vascular cambium produces secondary xylem and phloem that help sustain the plant as it grows laterally each year. In addition, the cork cambium forms the “woody” part of the plant helping to provide the plant with structure and support as it grows laterally.
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