In lichens, algal component is known as ___.

None of these

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Mycobiont

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A & B

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Phycobiont

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The correct option is D
Phycobiont

In lichens, algal component is phycobiont and the fungal component is mycobiont.

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Lichen is usually cited as an example of 'symbiosis' in plants where an algal and a fungal species live together for their mutual benefit. Whcih of the following will happen if algal and fungal partners are seperated from each other?

(a) Both will survive and grow normally and independent from each other.

(b) Both will die

(d) Fungal component will survive while algal partner will die.

Based on your answer how do you justify this association as symbiosis?

In lichens, Algal component is known as ___.

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Q. In lichens, the algal component is known as ______ and fungal component known as ______.

Q. Name the algal and fungal component of Lichens.

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In lichens, algal component is known as ___.

The correct option is D Phycobiont In lichens, algal component is phycobiont and the fungal component is mycobiont.

The correct option is D
Phycobiont

In lichens, algal component is phycobiont and the fungal component is mycobiont.