Question

question 16
what kind of fungi helps the forests?
epiphytic fungi
symbiotic fungi
parasitic fungi
autotropic fungi

Explanation:

Symbiotic fungi (like mycorrhizal fungi) form mutualistic relationships with forest plants (e.g., tree roots), helping them absorb nutrients/water, while the plant provides carbohydrates. Epiphytic fungi grow on plants without harming them but don't directly "help" forests in a key functional way like symbiotic ones. Parasitic fungi harm host organisms. Fungi are heterotrophic (not autotrophic), so "Autotropic fungi" is incorrect. Thus, symbiotic fungi best help forests.

Answer:

B. Symbiotic fungi