Question

Match Column - I with Column - II.

Column - I		Column - II
Saprophyte	-	Symbiotic association of fungi with plant roots
Parasite	-	Decomposition of dead organic materials
Lichens	-	Living on living plants or animals
Mycorrhiza	-	Symbiotic association of algae and fungi

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. a - ii, b - i, c - iii, d - iv
• B. a - ii, b - iii, c - iv, d - i
• C. a - i, b - ii, c - iii, d - iv
• D. a - iii, b - ii, c - i, d - iv

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

 To solve this matching question, we need to understand the associations and relationships each term refers to:

1. Saprophyte: Saprophytes are organisms that feed on dead organic matter. This means they are associated with the decomposition of dead organic materials.
2. Parasite: Parasites live on or in another organism (the host) and benefit at the host's expense. Hence, they are associated with living on living plants or animals.
3. Lichens: Lichens are a symbiotic association between algae and fungi. Thus, this matches with the symbiotic association of algae and fungi.
4. Mycorrhiza: Mycorrhiza refers to a symbiotic relationship between fungi and the roots of a plant. Therefore, it is a symbiotic association of fungi with plant roots.

Based on the explanation above, the correct matching is:

Column - I		Column - II
Saprophyte	-	Decomposition of dead organic materials
Parasite	-	Living on living plants or animals
Lichens	-	Symbiotic association of algae and fungi
Mycorrhiza	-	Symbiotic association of fungi with plant roots

So the correct answer is: a - ii, b - iii, c - iv, d - i