Q.

In lichens, the phycobiont and mycobiont are _____ and _____, respectively.

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a

heterotrophic, heterotrophic

b

heterotrophic, autotrophic

c

autotrophic, heterotrophic

d

autotrophic, autotrophic

answer is C.

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Lichens are symbiotic associations i.e. mutually useful associations, between algae and fungi. The algal component is known as phycobiont and fungal component as mycobiont, which are autotrophic and heterotrophic, respectively.

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