Question

How does the size of fungal hyphae contribute to their ability to decompose detritus? (select all that apply.) fungal hyphae have a low ratio of surface area to volume, so they are able to secrete more digestive enzymes into the surrounding environment to break down detritus. fungal hyphae have a low ratio of surface area to volume, so they are able to absorb more nutrients. fungal hyphae have high ratio of surface area to volume, so they are able to absorb more nutrients. fungal hyphae have a high ratio of surface area to volume, so they are able to secrete enzymes into a greater area of soil to break down detritus?

Answer 1

The correct answer is: fungal hyphae have high ratio of surface area to volume, so they are able to absorb more nutrients. A hypha is a long, thin filament, the main structure of the fungi’s body. Hyphae filaments are made from tubular cells which are surrounded by a cell wall. A complex network of hyphae forms a structure called mycelium. A hypha with its structure is adapted for absorbing nutrients from the soil and other substrates.