Question
Biology Question on biological classification
Lichen is an association between
A
fungi and bryophyte
B
fungi and algae
C
algae and pteridophyte
D
algae and bacteria
Answer
fungi and algae
Explanation
Solution
Lichen is actually a form of symbiotic relationship between an alga and a fungus. The photosynthetic partner is generally the green algae or cynobacteria. The mycobiont (a fungus partner) produces a thallus which houses the phycobiont (an alga).