Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Organisms and Populations

Question:
Mycorrhiza is an example of which type of interaction?
Options:
Commensalism
Mutualism
Competition
Parasitism
Correct Answer:
Mutualism
Explanation:
This interaction confers benefits on both the interacting species. The mycorrhizae are associations between fungi and the roots of higher plants. The fungi help the plant in the absorption of essential nutrients from the soil while the plant in turn provides the fungi with energy-yielding carbohydrates.