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Adhesive pad of fungi penetrates the ho...

Adhesive pad of fungi penetrates the host with the help of

A

mechanical pressure and enzymes

B

hooks and suckers

C

softening by enzymes

D

only by mechanical pressure

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The correct Answer is:
D
(a) Cell wall degrading enzymes (cellulolytic, pectolytic) as well as mechanical pressure of adhesive pad (appressorium) help the fungus in penetrating the host.
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