Question

Lichens are a well-known combination of an alga and a fungus, where the fungus has

• A. An epiphytic relationship with the alga
• B. A saprophytic relationship with the alga
• C. A symbiotic relationship with the alga
• D. A parasitic relationship with the alga

Answer 1

The correct option is C

A symbiotic relationship with the alga

Lichens are a permanent symbiotic association between mycobiont, i.e. the fungal component, and phycobiont, i.e. the algal component.