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The algal component of lichen is known as:

A
Phycobiont
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Photobiont
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Mycobiont
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Both A and B
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Solution

The correct option is D Both A and B
The algal component of a lichen is known as photobiont or phycobiont. The fungal component is known as mycobiont. Lichens are composite organisms that show the symbiotic association between algae and fungi.
So, the correct answer is 'Phycobiont and Photobiont'.

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