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Fungal hyphae are able to penetrate the ...

Fungal hyphae are able to penetrate the host with the help of

A

Mechanical pressure

B

Softening by enzymes

C

Both (a) and (b)

D

Suckers and hooks

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The correct Answer is:
C
Generally on penetration, the fungus increase the surface are in contact with host plasma membrane releasing enzyme that break down the cell wall enabling greater potential movement of organic carbon from host to fungus.
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