Question

Pick the correct role of algae in the symbiotic relationship.

• A. Algae allows the fungi to feed on them.
• B. Algae synthesizes food with the raw materials.
• C. Algae offers substrate for the growth of fungi.
• D. Algae does not have any association with fungi.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Algae synthesizes food with the raw materials.

Algae and fungi exist in a symbiotic relationship to form a lichen, where the fungi absorbs water and minerals from the environment and the algae uses these nutrients as the raw material to produce food.