Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 201

Question: VAM represents

[Haryana PMT 1994; CMC 2002]

Options:

A) Saprophytic fungi

B) Symbiotic fungi

C) Saprophytic bacteria

D) Symbiotic bacteria

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

VAM stands for ‘‘Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhiza’’.

It is a symbiotic relation between phycomycetes fungi and roots of angiosperm.

It helps the plant to draw more water & nutrients from soil and can dissolve phosphates in soil