Question

Lichens are well known combination of an alga and a fungus where fungus has :

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

Answer 1

The correct option is C

A symbiotic relationship with the alga

Lichens are composite dual organisms formed by the symbiotic association between a fungus and alga.