Birch bolete is a fungus that normally grows on the roots of birch trees in New York State. During the life of the fungus and the birch, each organism receives nutrients from the various biochemical processes of the other. According to this information, it can be inferred that these two species:

Explanation:

According to the given information it can be inferred that these two species require a similar soil pH

Fungus and tree shows an interdependence on each other

Fungus cannot make their own food hence is dependent on trees for its food requirements whereas in return helps trees in their biochemical processes

This shows a symbiotic relationship where both trees and fungus are being benefited from each other

Fungus grows on the roots of birch trees hence their soil requirement will be same

a. the production of carbon dioxide through the process of photosynthesis