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Biology Organisms and Populations Statement Based Questions Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Which of the following interactions are examples of mutualism?

A
A lichen composed of a fungus and an alga
only and ,
B
A tapeworm in the intestine of a human
only ,
C
A barnacle attached to a whale
, and , and
D
An orchid growing on a tree branch Choose the correct answer from the options given below: only only

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Lichen is a symbiotic association between algae and fungi. Alga being photosynthetic is a source of food for fungi whereas in return fungi absorbs water and minerals for the algae.

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