Question

Help?

Answer 1

In a mycorrhizal relationship, what benefit does the plant get from the fungus?
an energy source
aid in seed dispersal
products of photosynthesis
aid in the absorption of water and minerals

Answer 2

aid in the absorption of water and minerals

Answer 3

can u explain why

Answer 4

i really dont want to i just know that that one is right

Answer 5

umm ok...

Answer 6

@tafkas77

Answer 7

What is this question wanting too know exactly?.

Answer 8

i don't know.. thats why im asking for help.. I have no idea what it wants

Answer 9

I think it wants to know how the plant benefiits from having the fungus

Answer 10

You may be on to something, lala. :) Well, first I have a question: Are you currently learning about symbiotic relationships in your biology course?

Answer 11

no not yet.. But i think its coming up

Answer 12

none of my other questions do with this topic

Answer 13

Well, the reason I asked is because a mychorihizal relationship is an example of symbiosis. Symbiosis is really a fancy word for the relationship that organisms have with each other. There are different types, but you will learn about them soon. :)

The type of symbiosis that a mychorihizal relationship describes is called "mutualism," where both organisms are benefited by the other. It's a win-win situation,basically.

Your question is asking specifically what the plant gets out of the relationship. Understanding a mychorhizza will help you answer this question. The fungus usually helps the plant with water transport as well as growth/health. Based on this, which answer choice makes sense to you?

Answer 14

C or D... im leaning a little more on D

Answer 15

Well, leaning a little more on D helps you out in this case! :D Remember that photosynthesis doesn't have much to do with water - the focus there is the sun, glucose, CO2, things like that. It gets a little deeper but I think you get the picture. :)

Answer 16

Oh that makes sense ! thanks!
Could I tag you in another question

Answer 17

Sure! :) And you're welcome. :)