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Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about lichen?
A. Lichen is a single organism.
B. Lichens are pollution indicators.
C. Fungi provides anchorage and moisture for algae.
D. Algal part in lichen are parasitic.

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B
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Solution

The correct options are
B B
C C
  • Lichen is not a single organism, it is a symbiotic association between algae and fungi.
  • Algae prepares food for fungi. On the other hand, fungi provides anchorage and absorbs water and mineral for the algal partner.
  • Lichens are very good pollution indicators. They do not grow in polluted areas, especially sulphur dioxide.

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