What is not true for Mycorrhizae?

I. Nearly 30% of vascular plants have this symbiotic relationship with fungi.

II. The fungus primarily makes nitrogen available to plants.

III. Fungi get organic carbon from plants.

(1) I alone

(2) I and II only

(3) II and III only

(4) I, II and III

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Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?

(1)

Rhizobium      

- Parasite in the roots of leguminous plants

(2)

Mycorrhizae

- Mineral uptake from soil

(3)

Yeast

- Production of biogas

(4)  

Myxomycetes     

- The disease ring worm

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Consider the two given statements:
Statement I: Association between mycobiont and phycobiont is found in Lichens.
Statement II: An association between roots of higher plants and fungi is called mycorrhiza.
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
2. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
3. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
Subtopic:  Mycorrhiza | Lichens |
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Select correct statement w.r.t. mycorrhizal roots
1. They do not differ in shape from normal roots
2. Often show a wooly covering
3. Possess root cap but lack root hairs
4. Fungal partner is commonly a member of Ascomycetes
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