ReNEET 2026 · Biology · Q92Biological ClassificationIn our bank: Exact match · 98%

Symbiotic association between fungi and algae are called ________.

  1. A.lichens
  2. B.sponges
  3. C.mycorrhiza
  4. D.chrysophytes

Correct Answer

(A) lichens

Solution & Explanation

Lichens are symbiotic (mutualistic) associations between an alga (phycobiont) and a fungus (mycobiont). Mycorrhiza, in contrast, is an association between fungi and the roots of higher plants.

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