Home
Class 12
BIOLOGY
An association between roots of higher p...

An association between roots of higher plants and fungi called

A

Lichen

B

Fern

C

Mycorrhiza

D

BGA

Text Solution

AI Generated Solution

The correct Answer is:
**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about the specific term used to describe the association between the roots of higher plants and fungi. 2. **Identifying the Options**: The options provided are lichens, fern, mycorrhizae, and BGA (blue-green algae). 3. **Analyzing Each Option**: - **Lichens**: This is a symbiotic association between algae and fungi, not between plant roots and fungi. - **Fern**: Ferns are a type of plant and do not describe an association with fungi. - **Mycorrhizae**: This term specifically refers to the symbiotic relationship between fungi and the roots of higher plants. - **BGA (Blue-Green Algae)**: This refers to a type of algae and does not relate to the association with plant roots. 4. **Conclusion**: The correct answer is mycorrhizae, as it describes the beneficial relationship where fungi associate with the roots of higher plants, aiding in nutrient absorption while receiving nourishment from the plant. 5. **Final Answer**: Mycorrhizae. ---
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • NCERT Exemplar Questions +1 (ANIMAL KINGDOM )

    TRUEMEN BIOLOGY ENGLISH|Exercise MCQs|13 Videos

  • NCERT Exemplar Questions +1 (BIOMOLECULES )

    TRUEMEN BIOLOGY ENGLISH|Exercise MCQs|14 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

An association between roots of higher plants and fungi is called ……..

An association between rots of higher plants and fungi is called, 1. lichen, 2. fern. 3. mycorrhiza. 4.BGA

Mycorrhiza is an association between (a) Roots of higher plants and fungi (b) Algae & fungi (c) Roots of higher plants and algae (d) Algae & cyanobacteria

What is the association between the roots of Pinus with fungi called as?

The symbiotic association between fungi and roots of higher plants is referred to as

Select the option which correctly fills the blanks. Association of fungi with roots of higher plants is called ____A____ in which fungal partner majorily provides ____B____ to the plants.

Fill in the blanks. (a) Fungi shows ……. Mode of nutrition. (b) Cell wall of fungi is made up of …… . (c ) Association between blue green algae and fungi is called as ……. . (d) Chemical nature of chitin is …….. . (e) ….... has smallest number of organisms with maximum number of similar characters. (f) Plants without well differentiated stem, root and leaf are kept in ....... . (g) ........ are called as amphibians of the plant kingdom.

Mycorrhiza, an association of fungi and roots of higher plants is

Myrmecophily is an assocation between a higher plant and

Mycorrhizae are symbiotic association of fungi with roots of higher plants. These are useful for plants due to their following at tribute