Biological Science (6th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321976495
ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-649-9

Chapter 29 - Fungi - Review - Page 611: 1

Answer

A

Work Step by Step

Surface area to volume ratio in all cells must be high enough for the cell to import enough nutrients to survive. As saprophytes, fungi absorb their nutrients from dead or decaying matter. A longer mycelia allows the cell to reach towards more nutrients and experience better growth.
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