Which fungal structure produces enzymes that break down food?

Hyphae fungi

When the spore lands and germinates in the orange, a small tubular extension starts to grow. This new cell will from a strand of hyphae, complete with a nucleus, organelles and cytoplasm. The tube is similar in structure to a straw, but instead of plastic, its firm cell wall or exterior is made of a strong substance called chitin.

The hyphae can now get to work on a piece of fruit, hyphae are crucial to the absorption of nutrients because they can contain a secret weapon: digestive enzymes. When the enzymes are released, they break down food so that its molecules can be easily absorbed. As the hyphae take in their nutrients, they add new cells and extend upward.