Which statement about mycorrhizae is FALSE?

A) They are symbiotic associations between a fungus and a plant root.
B) They increase the uptake of nutrient minerals by the plant.
C) Arbuscular mycorrhizae are extracellular.
D) Endomycorrhizae are intracellular.
E) Members of the Glomeromycota may be involved.

Arbuscular Mycorrhizae

A type of mycorrhiza in which the fungus penetrates the cortical cells of the roots of a vascular plant, facilitating nutrient exchange.

Glomeromycota

A phylum of fungi forming symbiotic relationships with the roots of most plants, aiding in their nutrient absorption.

Endomycorrhizae

A type of mycorrhiza in which the fungus penetrates the cortical cells of the roots of a vascular plant, forming a mutualistic relationship.