NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A characteristic feature of fungal hypha is the presence of large number of nuclei in a common cytoplasmic environment.

Detailed explanation-2: -A hypha consists of one or more cells surrounded by a tubular cell wall. In most fungi, hyphae are divided into cells by internal cross-walls called “septa” (singular septum). Septa are usually perforated by pores large enough for ribosomes, mitochondria, and sometimes nuclei to flow between cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -A mass of hyphae make up the body of a fungus, which is called a mycelium (plural, mycelia). The hyphae of most fungi are divided into cells by internal walls called septa (singular, septum).

Detailed explanation-4: -Rhizoids (Figure 5) and Haustoria (Figure 6). These are lateral outgrowths of intracellular hyphae specially modified for absorption of nutrients. These rootlike hyphae, which enlarge the absorption surface for food substances, are called rhizoids in saprophytic fungi, and haustoria in parasites.