Question

Which of the following statement holds true in case of lichens?

• A. All cells of lichen have cell walls.
• B. All cells of lichen have chitinous cell walls.
• C. All cells of lichen have cellulose cell walls.
• D. All cells of lichens doesn't have cell walls.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

All cells of lichen have cell walls.

Lichen is a symbiotic association of fungi and algae. In this algal cell walls are made up of cellulose and fungal cell wall is made up of chitin.

So, the correct option is 'all cells of lichen have cell walls'.