Question

mycorrhizal fungi are an ecologically important group of fungi that grow in and around the roots of plants. the association between the fungi and the plants is mutually beneficial; for example, the plant receives increased mineral and water uptake from the fungi, and the fungi receive carbohydrates from the plant. how many abiotic factors were mentioned in the passage above?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the definition of abiotic factors

Abiotic factors are non - living components of an ecosystem.

Step2: Identify abiotic factors in the passage

The passage mentions minerals and water. Both minerals and water are non - living (abiotic) components.

Answer:

2