Question

The type of association between an alga and fungus, wherein the fungus has the upper hand is known as

Answer 1

a fungus and an alga or cyanobacterium. Cyanobacteria are sometimes still referred to as 'blue-green algae', though they are quite distinct from the algae. The non-fungal partner contains chlorophyll and is called the photobiont.

Answer 2

Lichen is the association of algae and fungi. The relationship is called symbiotic relationship