NEET Biology question

There exists a close association between the alga and the fungus within a lichen. The fungus

(A)Fixes the atmospheric nitrogen for the alga
(B)Provides protection, anchorage and absorption for the algaCorrect
(C)Provides food for the alga
(D)Releases oxygen for the alga

Answer: (B)

Solution

In a lichen, the fungal partner (mycobiont) provides structural protection, anchorage to the substrate, and absorption of water and minerals for the algal partner, while the alga (phycobiont) in turn

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