Multiple choice

Which of the following statements does not characterise lichens?

  1. Lichens come in many colours.

  2. A lichen is made up of a simple photosynthesising organism.

  3. The fungus is called a mycobiont.

  4. A lichen is a composite organism.

  5. The fungal partner protects the algae.
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E Correct answer
Explanation

The algal partner protects the fungal partner by retaining water, serving as a larger capture area for mineral nutrients and in some cases, provides minerals obtained from the substrate.

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