Biological Classification Question 137

137. Lichens are a well known combination of an alga and a fungus where fungus has

(a) a saprophytic relationship with the alga

(b) an epiphytic relationship with the alga

(c) a parasitic relationship with the alga

(d) a symbiotic relationship with the alga

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Answer : d

Hints & Solutions

(d) Lichens are composite organisms formed by symbiotic association between a fungus and alga. A saprophyte is an organism feeding on dead, decaying organic matter. Epiphyte is a plant growing over another plant. Parasites live inside their host.