Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Lichens are the symbiotic associations between a photobiont and mycobiont
Statement (II): The photosynthetic partner in lichens can be either be a green algae, a blue-green algae or both
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are false.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are true.
• C. Statement (I) is true but Statement (II) is false.
• D. Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true.

Hint:

Remember the core partners of a lichen: the mycobiont (usually an Ascomycete fungus) and the photobiont (which can be a green alga, a cyanobacterium, or both together in tripartite lichens).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B