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1. How do plants benefit from fungi?

A. Fungi cause growth of plants.
B. Fungi attract light energy to plants.
C. Fungi make nutrients more available to plants.

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Answer:

C. Fungi make nutrients more available to plants.

Step-by-step explanation:

The fungi colonize the root system of a host plant, providing increased water and nutrient absorption capabilities while the plant provides the fungus with carbohydrates formed from photosynthesis. Mycorrhizae also offer the host plant increased protection against certain pathogens.

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