alleryIn a lichen, which partner supplies prepared food?
AMycobiont
BPhycobiont
CBoth partners lack photosynthesis
DNeither partner makes food
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Phycobiont
The algal phycobiont photosynthesises and supplies food. The fungal mycobiont provides shelter and absorbs minerals and water. NCERT describes lichens as pollution indicators because they do not grow in polluted areas.
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