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MPSC State Service 2017 · GS · Question 59 of 100

Which description is correct for Lichens?

Biology

  1. AAlgae makes available the moisture and minerals to Fungus, which absorbs food by photosynthesis.
  2. BThe Fungus make available the moisture and minerals to Algae, which prepare food by photosynthesis.Correct
  3. CThey are facultative mutualistic.
  4. DLichens have well developed stele for absorption of moisture.

Answer: B. The Fungus make available the moisture and minerals to Algae, which prepare food by photosynthesis.

Explanation

In lichens the fungus provides moisture and minerals while the alga prepares food by photosynthesis — a mutualistic symbiosis.

Source: MPSC Rajyaseva Prelims 2017 GS Paper I (official paper)

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