Which of the following groups of algae can be phycobiont part of lichen?

Cyanophyceae

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Rhodophyceae

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Phaeophyceae

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Chlorophyceae

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Solution

The correct options are
A Cyanophyceae
D Chlorophyceae
Plants formed by the association of algae and fungi are called Lichens. In this, algal partner is called Phycobiont and fungal parter is called mycobiont. Phycobionts belongs to either cyanophyceae or chlorophyceae.
So, the correct option is 'cyanophyceae and chlorophyceae'.

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