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प्रश्न
Two organisms are good friends and live together. One provides shelter, water, and nutrients while the other prepares and provides food. Such an association of organisms is termed as
विकल्प
saprophyte
parasite
autotroph
symbiosis
उत्तर
symbiosis
Explanation:
Symbiosis is a special association where two different organisms live together and are mutually benefited. E.g., lichen is a symbiotic association between algae and fungus where the fungal partner provides water, minerals and shelter to the algal partner and the algal partner provides nutrition (food) to the fungal partner.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Distinguish between a parasite and a saprotroph.
Plants which synthesise their food themselves are called saprotrophs.
The product of photosynthesis is not a protein.
Solar energy is converted into chemical energy during photosynthesis.
Match the pairs.
| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ | ||
| (1) | Parasitic plant | (a) | Mushroom |
| (2) | Insectivorous plant | (b) | Lichen |
| (3) | Saprophytic plant | (c) | Drosera |
| (4) | Symbiotic plant | (d) | Cuscuta |
