A symbiotic association between certain fungi and certain photoautotrophs either green algae or a cyanobacterium or sometimes both are termed as:
Correct answer: B. Lichens
- A. Mycorrhizae
- B. Lichens
- C. Endomycorrhizae
- D. Ectomycorrhizae
Explanation
A. Association between fungi and roots of plantsC. Fungal hyphae penetrate the outer cells of plant rootD. Hyphae surround and extend between the cells but do not penetrate the cell wall of roots
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