NEET 2026 Biology question

Symbiotic association between fungi and algae are called .

(1)lichensCorrect
(2)sponges
(3)mycorrhiza
(4)chrysophytes

Answer: (1)

Solution

Lichens are symbiotic associations between algae (phycobiont) and fungi (mycobiont); the alga prepares food by photosynthesis while the fungus gives shelter and absorbs water and

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