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Mycorrhiza is a mutualistic association. How do the organisms involved in this association gain from each other ?

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### Step-by-Step Text Solution: 1. **Definition of Mycorrhiza**: Mycorrhiza refers to the mutualistic association between fungi and plant roots. The term "myco" means fungus, and "rhiza" means roots. 2. **Nature of the Association**: This association is symbiotic, meaning both the fungi and the plants benefit from their relationship. 3. **Benefits to Plants**: - The fungi enhance the plant's ability to absorb essential nutrients, particularly nitrogen, from the soil. ...
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