Question

In majority of lichens, the algal and fungal partner belong to

• A. Green algae and ascomycetes
• B. Blue green algae and basidiomycetes
• C. Green algae and any fungi
• D. Green algae and duteromycetes

Answer 1

The correct option is A Green algae and ascomycetes

Lichens, which are a composite organisms, arose due to a mutual symbiotic relationships between green algae/cyanobacteria and fungi. While the algal or cyanobacterial cells help in photosynthesis by reducing atmospheric carbon-dioxide into organic carbon sugars, the fungi helps to absorb this sugar alcohols. The algal component are called as photobionts or phycobionts. Most lichen fungi belong to Ascomycetes.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.