NEET BIOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION

KINGDOM FUNGI

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The body of a fungus is made of tiny tubes that root the fungus into its growing surface. These tubes are known as ____
A
spores
B
hyphae
C
ascus
D
sporangia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In most fungi, hyphae are the main mode of vegetative growth, and are collectively called a mycelium.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hyphae are the tubular projections of multicellular fungi that form a filamentous network (mycelium) Fungal hyphae release digestive enzymes in order to absorb nutrients from food sources.

Detailed explanation-3: -A long filament is called hyphae and the structure that forms the network of filaments is called mycelium. Mycelium forms the body of the fungus.

Detailed explanation-4: -Final answer: The body of the fungus is known as mycelium.

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