Lichens are symbiotic association between algae and fungi. Which one is not a function of fungi in lichens?
O Preparation of food for algae
O Provide shelter to algae
O Absorb mineral nutrient
O Provide water for its partner

Lichen is formed by symbiotic association between an alga and a fungus.

The relation between algae and fungi in a lichen is

Lichens are symbiotic associations between a fungus and algae. Most of these lichens consist of:

In lichens(A)___prepare food for (B)____ and fungi provide shelter and absorb (C)____ for its partnerr.

How can o ne differentiate algae from fungi?

Asseration : In lichens, mycobiont and phycobiont are symbiotically associated in which algae is predominant and fungi is a subordinate partner. Reason : The fungus provides food and alga protects the fungus from unfavourable conditions.