Question

The symbiotic association between fungi and algae is called ______.

Options

• lichen

• mycorrhiza

• rhizome

• endomycorrhiza

Answer 1

The symbiotic association between fungi and algae is called lichen.

Explanation:

Lichen is the name given to the symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae. There are two components in lichen: an algal partner called phycobiont and a fungal partner called mycobiont.