Question

Mycorrhiza is an example of?
A. Symbiotic Relationship
B. Ectoparasitism
C. Endoparasitism
D. Decomposers

Answer 1

Mutualism is a kind of symbiotic relationship. In this, both the involved organisms are benefited. Mycorrhiza shows the symbiotic relationship between fungi and plants. The fungi colonize the root system of the host plant and provide increased water and mineral absorption capabilities. While the plant in return provides the fungus with carbohydrates formed from photosynthesis. That is how both of them are benefited.

Complete answer:
Option A- Symbiotic Relationship
Symbiosis is a close relationship between two species. In this at least one species must benefit. For the other species, this relationship may be positive, negative, or neutral. There are three types of symbiosis: mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.

Option B- Ectoparasitism
Ectoparasitism is a type of parasitism. In this, the parasite lives outside the body of the host. The parasite in this is referred to as an ectoparasite. In this, the host-parasite relationship is non-mutual.

Option C- Endoparasitism
Endoparasites are of two types: intercellular parasites and intracellular parasites. Parasites involved in endoparasitism are known as endoparasites.

Option D- Decomposers
Decomposers are organisms that carry out the process of decomposition. In this, they break down dead or decaying organisms. This process is shown only by certain kingdoms, such as fungi.

Thus, option A- Symbiotic Relationship is the correct answer.

Note: Mycorrhizae are found in the roots of vascular plants. Mycorrhiza-like associations also occur in bryophytes. There is fossil evidence that early land plants lacked roots formed arbuscular mycorrhizal associations.