In lichens, phycobiont provides ___________ to mycobiont.
A
food
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B
minerals
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C
shelter
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D
all of these
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Solution
The correct option is A food Lichens are formed by the symbiotic association of algae and fungi.
Phycobiont - Algal component that provides the food to the fungi through photosynthesis.
Mycobiont - Fungal component that provides shelter and absorbs mineral nutrients and water to the algae.