Question

Helotism is a term used for the symbiosis of

• A. Algae and bacteria
• B. Algae and bryophytes
• C. Algae and pteridophytes
• D. Algae and fungi

Answer 1

The correct option is D Algae and fungi

Helotism is a term used for the symbiosis of algae and fungi i.e., lichen. Fungus sends haustoria into algal cells and induces alga to secrete organic substances and prevent alga to develop pectic covering. It means fungus is a controlled parasite over the alga. Such king and slavery relation is called as helotism.