Question

Lichens Are The Association Of- *
[A]. An autotroph and a saprotroph
[B]. An autotroph and a heterotroph
[C]. A green plant and non-green plant
[D]. All the above

Answer 1

A. AN AUTOTROPH AND A SAPROTROPH

Answer 2

Answer: Option A)  An autotroph and a saprotroph.

Explanation:

Lichens:

• Lichens is the symbiotic association of algae and fungi.
• This association mutually benefits both organisms.
• Algae - the autotroph carries out photosynthesis and provides food to the fungi.
• Fungus- the saprotroph acts as substratum, thus providing shelter.

Lichens Are The Association of an autotroph (algae) and a saprotroph (fungi).

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