Question

Lichen is a composite organism made from the symbiotic association of algae and fungi.

The algae undergo photosynthesis and provide food for the fungi. The fungi provide anchorage and protection for the algae.

Algae and fungi share a ___relationship.


Blank 1:

A. Mutualistic

B. Parasitic

C. Prey-Predator

However, some fungi cause diseases in humans. These fungi are___.

Blank 2:

A. Commensal

B. Mutualistic

C. Parasitic

Answer 1

blank 1 - mutualistic ( mutual - doesn’t do anything )
blank 2 - parasitic (parasite)

Answer 2

Algae and fungi share a Mutualistic relationship. However, some fungi cause diseases in humans. These fungi are parasitic.

What is mutualism and parasitism?

Mutualism is a relationship where both of the organism get benefitted from each other.

Parasitism is a relationship where only one organism get benefited, and the other organisms get affected.

Thus, the correct option is A. Mutualistic, blank2; - C. Parasitic.

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