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