Lichens are symbiotic associations between algae and fungi

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  1. Lichens are symbiotic associations between algae and fungi.
  2. The algal component is known as mycobiont and fungal component as phycobiont
  3. Algae absorb water and prepare food for fungi and fungi provide shelter and absorb mineral nutrients for its partner.
  4. Lichens are very good pollution indicators – they grow well in polluted areas Regarding 1,2,3,4 and 5:
  • 1 and 3 are correct; 2,4 and 5 are incorrect
  • 1,3,4 and 5 are correct; 2 is incorrect
  • 1 is correct; 2,3,4 and 5 are incorrect
  • 1,3 and 4 are correct; 2 and 5 are incorrect
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  1. 1 and 3 are correct; 2, 4, 5 are incorrect
  2. The algal component is known as phycobiont and fungal component as mycobiont
  3. Algae prepare food for fungi. On the other hand, fungi provide shelter and absorb mineral nutrients and water for its partner.
  4. Lichens can be used as air pollution indicators, they do not grow in polluted areas