Question

Body of lichen consists of two dissimilar organisms. Choose the correct option w.r.t. component which form bulk of the thallus

• A. Autotrophic component
• B. Prepare food for fungi
• C. Form sexual reproductive structure
• D. Provide belongs to ascomycetes or sometimes

Answer 1

The correct option is A Autotrophic component

Lichens are the symbiotic association of algae and fungi. Lichens are autotrophic, they can make their own food with the help of sunlight and provide food to the fungi and in return fungi provide protection to the lichen. Lichens always reproduce asexually. It is the most controversial organism, it possesses the characters of algae and fungi both. It is placed in ascomycetes.

So, the correct answer is " Autotrophic component'.