Questions
Choose the incorrect statement with respect to fungi.
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
detailed solution
Correct option is D
Algal and fungal hyphae together form lichens but not mycorrhizae. Algal component is called phycobiont and fungal component is called mycobiont.Talk to our academic expert!
Similar Questions
Most fungi are heterotrophic and absorb soluble organic matter from dead substrates and hence are called ___A___ Those that depend on living plants and animals are called ____B____.
| A | B | |
| 1. | saprophytes | lichens |
| 2. | parasites | mycorrhiza |
| 3. | saprophytes | parasites |
| 4. | parasites | saprophytes |
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