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प्रश्न
Lichens are association of ______.
पर्याय
bacteria and fungus
alga and bacterium
fungus and alga
fungus and virus
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उत्तर
Lichens are association of fungus and alga.
Explanation:
Lichens are an association of algae and fungi. This symbiotic relationship is mutualistic, where the algal component synthesizes organic food, which is utilized by both partners, while the fungal component offers water, minerals, and protection from desiccation and temperature extremes to the alga.
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