Question:

Lichen is a symbiotic association between:

Updated On: Aug 15, 2022
  • bryophyta and fungi
  • algae and fungi
  • angiosperm and fungi
  • pteridophyta and algae
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Lichens are the symbiotic relationship between fungus belong to class Ascomycetes and Basidiomycetes and alga belongs to Chlorophyceae and Myxophyceae.
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Biological Classification

The process of grouping living organisms into categories is called biological classification. The most modern 5-kingdom classification was put ahead by an eminent scientist R.H.Whittaker. The five-kingdom classification is based on the criteria like cell structure, mode of nutrition, body form, and reproduction. One of the most important characteristics of this system is that it follows the evolutionary sequence of living organisms. The organisms are classified into distinct taxa or levels like Kingdom, Phylum, Division, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species. The 5 kingdoms are as follows:

Biological Classification