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Standard XIII
Biology
Lichens
In lichens,
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In lichens,

A
the phycobiont is benefitted while the mycobiont is harmed
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the phycobiont is harmed while the mycobiont is benefitted
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both phycobiont and mycobiont are benefitted
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the phycobiont is benefitted while the mycobiont is neither benefited nor harmed
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Solution

The correct option is C both phycobiont and mycobiont are benefitted
Lichens are formed due to the symbiotic association of algae with fungi and both are benefited. Phycobiont is the algal partner while mycobiont is the fungal partner.

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