Question

The fungal component of a lichen is called
(A) phycobiont
(B) photobiont
(C) mycobiont
(D) symbiont

Answer 1

Explanation:

The fungal component of a lichen is called

(A) phycobiont

(B) photobiont

(C) mycobiont

(D) symbiont

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ANSWER:-[(C)mycobiant]

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REASON:-

↪Lichen is an association of an alga and fungus.

↪It is the best example of symbiosis or mutualism.

↪ The lichens are slow growing, long living organisms in wide variety of places ranging from sea shore to arctic and antarctic regions.

↪The algal component of lichen is called phycobiont and fungal component is called mycobiont.

↪Algae prepares the food and supplies it to the fungal component, while fungal component gives protection to algae.

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TYPES OF LICHEN BASED ON FUNGAL COMPONENT:-

i. Ascolichens: In this category, the fungal partner belongs to Ascomycetes group of fungi. ii. Basidiolichens: Here, the fungal partner belongs to Basidiomycetes group of fungi.

iii. Deuterolichens: In this category, the fungal partner belongs to Deuteromycetes group of fungi.

These are sterile lichens producing no spores.

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Answer 2

Lichens are the symbiotic associations i.e; mutually useful associations between algae and fungi. The algal component is known as phycobiont and the fungal component is known as mycobiont.