Choose true and false statements from the following:
$I.$ Mycorrhizal association between fungus and root of plant $(Pinus)$ is often obligate.
$II.$ $Pinus$ and orchid seeds can germinate and grow into plant in absence of mycorrhizal association.
$III.$ Absorption of water along with mineral solute by root hairs is purely a process of diffusion.
$IV.$ In apoplast pathway,movement of water takes place through cell wall and intercellular spaces.
$V.$ Fungal hyphae provide sugar and organic internal to root.
Choose the correct option.

  • A
    $I, II$ and $III$ are true while $IV$ and $V$ are false.
  • B
    $IV$ and $V$ are true while $I, II$ and $III$ are false.
  • C
    $I$ and $IV$ are true.
  • D
    $I, II$ and $V$ are true.

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