Question

Fungal part of lichen is called

• A. Phycobiont
• B. Mycobiont
• C. Mycoparasite
• D. None of these

Hint:

Lichens consist of two main components: the mycobiont (fungal partner) and the phycobiont (photosynthetic partner).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding lichen structure.
Lichens are a mutualistic symbiotic relationship between fungi and photosynthetic organisms (usually algae or cyanobacteria).
The fungal part is called the "mycobiont," and the photosynthetic partner is called the "phycobiont."
Step 2: Identifying other terms.
Phycobiont: This refers to the photosynthetic partner in a lichen, not the fungal part.
Mycoparasite: A mycoparasite is a fungus that parasitizes another fungus, not part of lichen.
None of these: This is incorrect, as "mycobiont" is the correct term.
Thus, the correct answer is (B) Mycobiont.