Which of the following describes a 'Mycorrhiza'?
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Correct answer: Symbiosis of fungi with roots of higher plants
Mycorrhiza is a symbiotic association where fungi live in or on the roots of higher plants, helping in mineral absorption while receiving carbohydrates from the plant.
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