BIOLOGY
JAMB 2010 - Question 29
Biology 2010 JAMB Past Questions - Question 29: Mycorrhizae promote plant growth by
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
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Correct Answer
B
Explanation
B - Mycorrhiza is a symbiotic association between fungus and roots of higher plants (especially the conifers) that live in soild efficient in nitrogen. The fungus may live on the surface of the root or inside the root. The fungus has the ability to breakdown the humus or organic matter to release nitrogen which the higher plants . utilize to synthesize protein (food). the food is shared between the plants and fungus.

