Question

Lichens are well known combination of an alga and a fungus where fungus has
A. a sprophytic relationship with the alga
B. an epiphytic relationship with the alga
C. a parasitic relationship with thhe alga
D. a symbiotic relationship with the alga

Answer 1

Correct Answer - D
(d) Lichen is a symbiotic association between a fungus and an alga. The fungal part is called mycobiont while the algal part is called phycobiont. The fungi absorb mineral and water to algae the synthesise food by photosynthesis.