Question

Assertion [A]: Lichen is the symbiotic association between fungi and algae.

Reason [R]: Both algae and fungi are mutually benefited.

• A. A is incorrect but R is correct.
• B. Both A and R are incorrect.
• C. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
• D. Both A and R are correct. But R is not the correct explanation of A.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

The type of association where two organisms live together and are mutually benefited from each other is known as a symbiotic association.
For example, Lichen, it is the symbiotic association between algae and fungi. Here, the fungi provide water, minerals, and shelter to the algae, which in return provides food to the fungi.