Multiple choice

Which one of the following groups belongs to 'lichens'?

  1. Algae and bacteria

  2. Virus and bacteria

  3. Algae and fungi

  4. All the above

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Lichens are composite organisms consisting of a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and a photosynthetic partner, typically algae or cyanobacteria. Therefore, algae and fungi are the primary components.