Which of the following is the function of fungus in the lichen?

Fixes the atmospheric nitrogen for the algae

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Provides protection to the algae

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Provides food to the algae

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Releases oxygen for the algae

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Solution

The correct option is B Provides protection to the algae
Symbiotic relationship between algae and fungi is called lichens. The fungi provides protection to the alga, while the algae performs photosynthesis and supplies food to the fungi.

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