Multiple choice

In lichens, the mycobiont is made up of

  1. phycomycetes

  2. ascomycetes

  3. ascomycetes, basidiomycetes and deuteromycetes

  4. none of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The fungal component (mycobiont) of most lichens belongs to the Ascomycetes, though some lichens involve Basidiomycetes or Deuteromycetes.