Asked by Juliana Yates on Apr 27, 2024
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In fungi, the individual cellular filaments of the body are called ____.
A) mycelia
B) hyphae
C) mycorrhizae
D) asci
E) yeast
Hyphae
The long, thread-like structures that make up the body of fungi and some prokaryotic organisms.
Mycelia
A complex network of thread-like structures that form the vegetative part of fungi.
Mycorrhizae
Symbiotic associations between fungi and plant roots that facilitate nutrient exchange.
- Uncover the structure and operational role of different fungi and their effects within ecosystems.
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KF
Kwabena FrimpongApr 28, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Hyphae are the individual filamentous cells that make up the body of a fungus. Mycelia refer to the entire interconnected network of hyphae. Mycorrhizae are associations between fungi and plant roots, while asci are sac-like structures that contain spores in certain types of fungi. Yeast are single-celled fungi.
Learning Objectives
- Uncover the structure and operational role of different fungi and their effects within ecosystems.