Multiple Choice QuestionsThere exists a close association between the alga and the fungus within a lichen. The fungus
fixes the atmospheric nitrogen for the alga
provides protection, anchorage and absorption for the alga
provides food for the alga
releases oxygen for the alga
B.
provides protection, anchorage and absorption for the alga
Lichen is a symbiotic association between a fungus and an algae (green alga or blue green alga). The algal partner of lichen is called as phycobiont while fungal partner is termed as mycobiont. It develops into a unique morphological form which is quite distinct from either partner.
The fungal partner of lichen helps in the absorption of water and mineral to algal partner additionally it also provides protection and anchorage to algal partner of lichen. In exchange of this, the fungal partner absorbs prepared food material from algal partner. This food material is prepared by the algal partner of lichen through the process of photosynthesis.
Protists are
(i) unicellular and prokaryote
(ii) unicellular and eukaryote
(iii) multicellular and eukaryote
(iv) autotroph or heterotroph
(i), (ii) and (iii)
(ii), (iii) and (iv)
(iii), (iv)
(ii), (iv)
Litmus is obtained from
Rocella montagnei
Lasallia postulata
Both (a) and (b)
Cladonia crispata
The first phylogenetic system of plant classification was proposed by
Engler
Engler and Prantl
Eichler
Wetlstein
Black rust of wheat is a fungal disease caused by
Melampsora lini
Claviceps Purpurea
Albugo candida
Puccinia graemzinis tritici
In which genera endospores are formed for reproduction
Monococcus and Clostridium
Bacillus and Clostridium
Mucor and Bacillus
None ofthe above
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