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Q.

Choose the incorrect statement with respect to fungi.

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a

A lichen is formed by the association of a fungus with an alga of chlorophyceae

b

Fungal hyphae symbiotically associated with roots of seed plants are called mycorrhizae.

c

A lichen is formed by the association of a cyanobacterium with a fungus.

d

algal and fungal hyphae together form mycorrhizae

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Algal and fungal hyphae together form lichens but not mycorrhizae. Algal component is called phycobiont and fungal component is called mycobiont.

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