Question

Match Column -I with Column - II

Column I	Column II
A. Saprophyte	1. Symbiotic association of fungi with plant roots
B. Parasite	2. Decomposition of dead organic materials
C. Lichens	3. Living on living plants or animals
D. Mycorrhiza	4. Symbiotic association of algae and fungi

• A. A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
• B. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
• C. A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
• D. A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4

Answer 1

The correct option is A A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

Saprophytes are organisms that derive their nutrition from dead or decaying organic matter.

Rhizopus, Aspergillus and mushrooms are some of the examples of saprophytes.

Parasites are organisms that are incapable of independent existence. They require a host to survive and complete their life cycle.

e.g.: human liver fluke, malarial parasites such as P. vivax, P. falciparum, etc.

Lichens is the mutualistic relationship between a fungus and algae/cyanobacteria.

Similarly, mycorrhiza is the symbiotic association between fungi and the roots of higher plants.