NEET 2004 Biology question

Lichens are well known combination of an alga and a fungus where fungus has :-

(1)An epiphytic relationship with the alga
(2)A parasitic relationship with the alga
(3)A symbiotic relationship with the algaCorrect
(4)A saprophytic relationship with the alga

Answer: (3)

Solution

A lichen is a symbiotic (mutualistic) association between an algal partner (phycobiont, which does photosynthesis and supplies food) and a fungal partner (mycobiont, which provides water, minerals, protection and anchorage). Both partners benefit,

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