Question

The algal partner of the lichen is called ___________.

• A. photobiont or mycobiont
• B. phytobiont or mycorrhiza
• C. phycobiont or photobiont
• D. mycobiont or phycobiont

Hint:

{Lichen = phycobiont (alga) + mycobiont (fungus)}.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Nature of lichen.
Lichen is a symbiotic association between an alga and a fungus.
Step 2: Role of algal partner.
The algal component performs photosynthesis and provides food to the fungus.
Step 3: Terminology.
The algal partner is called phycobiont or photobiont.