What is the relationship between the roots and the mycorrhizae?

What is the relationship between the roots and the mycorrhizae?
  1. The roots provide minerals and water to the mycorrhizae
  2. The mycorrhizae provide sugars and N-containing compounds to the roots
  3. They are not related
  4. Both A) and B)

Solution

The fungus provides minerals and water to the roots, in turn the roots provide sugars and N-containing compounds to the mycorrhizae. They have a mutualistic relationship.

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