Read the given statements about lichens and select the inco…

Biology Biological Classification Skill Builder Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 21, 2026

Read the given statements about lichens and select the incorrect ones:

They represent an example of symbiotic association
and and , (E) and

Algal partner obtains water and mineral salts from the fungus and the fungal partner obtains food prepared by the alga

These grow in polluted area
and

The phycobiont is fungal component (E) The phycobiont is autotrophic

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The algal component is known as phycobiont and fungal component as mycobiont.

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