Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

Statement 1: Lichen is the symbiotic association between fungi and algae.

Statement 2: The fungi provide food to algae.

• A.
  Statement 1: True;
  Statement 2: False
  
• B.
  Statement 1: True;
  Statement 2: True
  
• C.
  Statement 1: False;
  Statement 2: True
  
• D.
  Statement 1: False;
  Statement 2: False
  

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Statement 1: True;
Statement 2: False

• Lichen is a symbiotic association between algae and fungi.
• The chlorophyll containing algae prepare and provide food to fungi.
• In return, fungi provide shelter and water to algae.